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By Ronnie Spitzer

...nning Commission has been working on a revision to the General Plan and the zoning of parcels along Telegraph, 5506 Taft Street Proposal: Construct a 1,160 second floor addition to an existing 1,160 sq. ft. single-family dwelling. Contact: Kristin Personett 510/697-4289 Owner: Madeline Lilley and Eric Faurot Planning Permits Required: Regular

...s not only would provide a clear path for cycling, they also create more room for parallel parking and make it safer to get in and out of parked vehicles. Pedestrians will also appreciate the increased distance from passing traffic. PHOTO: KRISTIN PERSONETT While it may seem counter-intuitive,

... the artery and the center lanes already function as de-facto, dedicated left turn lanes during peak hours—just ask any driver stuck behind a left-turning vehicle. Thus, no additional delays or backups will be created by the conversion. by Kristin Personett Rbased design firm, also contributed to the Pocket Park template by fabricating garden elements from recycled concrete blocks. ockridge goes green with the addition of the Locksley Pocket Park on the corner of Locksley Street and Forest Av...

The Pocket Park Program is raising funds for this and future projects. To donate, con- tact David Lee at dcLee.adr@sbcglobal.net or 510/547-1548. The Pocket Park Program template, designed by landscape and architectural designer Kristin Personett of Indigo Design Group (www.i-designgroup.com), includes water-wise plantings of native California flora, butterfly gardens, recycled gray water, children’s educational gardens and solar powered lighting. Concrete Works, (www.concreteworks...

The Pocket Park Program template, designed by landscape and architectural designer Kristin Personett of Indigo Design Group (www.i-designgroup.com), includes water-wise plantings of native California flora, butterfly gardens, recycled gray water, children’s educational gardens and solar powered lighting. Concrete Works, (www.concreteworks...

PHOTO: KRISTIN PERSONETT