San Francisco,

California
By: Madison Cust and Jayden Mosley
Air Quality

● The air quality in San Francisco is ranked as Good according to the Air Quality Index (AQI) chart.
● Between the years of 2000 and 2009, San Francisco had a steady rate of “Good” air quality days.
● Mobile causes of air contamination from autos, trucks, ships, emissions from development gear, and tire and
brake wear on roadways are the greatest underlying driver of poor air quality in the city, and tending to these
should bring about more positive air quality patterns.
● San Francisco has significantly lowered the amount of “Poor” air quality days by getting rid of the sources
of pollution such as Potrero Hill and Hunters Point.
Water

● Their major water source is from spring snowmelt flowing down the Tuolumne River to storage in Hetch
Hetchy Reservoir.
● Before the water becomes consumable, it goes through many processes and treatments to make sure it is safe
for everyone to drink.
● San Francisco regularly collects and test water samples to make sure the water either meets or exceeds the
standards of the government.
Land Use
● San Francisco remains the focal pivot of the Bay Area, in spite of the fact that San Jose toward the south outnumbers it as far
as population.
● It is a unique arranging condition, with numerous municipal tasks going up at some random time. It has a diverse, active, and
well-informed population, an excellent transit system, a successful business district, and unique residential neighborhoods with
mixed-use cores.
● The city’s Planning Department has been focusing on a neighborhood improvement initiative called Better Neighborhoods
2002. In their own words, “the program is two-tiered. Citywide, it aims to encourage housing where it makes sense and to
strengthen neighborhoods.
Transportation

● San Francisco has one of the best public transportation systems on the west coast.
● Most people that live in San Francisco either travel by foot or public transportation.
● No one really travels by the use of the own vehicle just because of the stress and hassle of being on the road.
● The large transportation system, known as the Muni, is one of the major ways to get around the city.
Energy

● 44% of San Francisco runs on renewable sources for energy, hoping to be a 50% in 2020.
● The city gains most of its energy from solar power.
● Most homes in the city run on 40% renewable energy and even a few 100%.
Food and Agriculture

● San Francisco has a set food policy to help promote sustainable food since 2009.
● Policy set forward that people should grow food amongst themselves on city-owned plots of land.
● Have lowered the prices on foods for people to obtain easier
Green Buildings

● A law passed in 2016 stated that all new buildings with San Francisco must have roof space to incorporate
solar roofs, green roofs, or a mixture of both.
● Green roofs reduce stormwater runoff, improve air quality, and help mitigate the urban heat island effect.
● Also cheaper than just buying solar panels making almost anyone can afford
Waste

● San Francisco is 78% waste free and diverts 80% of its waste away from landfills. They plan on reaching
100% by the end of 2020
● Due to waste removal in San Francisco, greenhouse gas emissions have decreased by 12% since 1990.
● In 2007, San Francisco was the first city to ban plastic bags.
Public Health

● The Healthy San Francisco program helps make healthcare more available for citizens within the city.
● The life expectancy is 83 compared to the US being 78
● Most deaths in San Francisco are due to the usage of drugs or heart disease
Bibliography
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https://sfgov.org/scorecards/environment/days-epa-air-quality-index-rating-good.
● “How to Get Around San Francisco.” U.S. News & World Report, U.S. News & World Report,
https://travel.usnews.com/San_Francisco_CA/Getting_Around/.
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https://sfwater.org/index.aspx?page=634.
● Ecologist, Urban. “Land Use Profile: San Francisco.” UrbanEcology.org, 12 Nov. 2019,
http://www.urbanecology.org/cities/cities.sf.html.
● Population Health Division San Francisco Department of Health
https://www.sfcdcp.org/public-health-lab/