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(Image credit: Multistudio) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54714154e4b06849eec95db5/2519b48f-bc62-4160-a6a1-ecc6e4f5d542/68d57d615f37f328c6bd1398_PXL_20250716_233221219-cropped.jpg Thoughts - The Urban Theater: The Irregular, the Unexpected, and the Social Connection - Make it stand out L to R: Monica Way of Studio-MLA, Daniel Lurie, Mayor of San Francisco, and Luca Giaramidaro https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54714154e4b06849eec95db5/dd939298-de43-4c7c-94fb-8585958573d0/68d57f2df78a4e2382749b13_1115_0060_Chorus_Plaza_N9_medium+%281%29.jpg Thoughts - The Urban Theater: The Irregular, the Unexpected, and the Social Connection - Make it stand out In collaboration with the development team, Frida Escobedo, and Studio Fletcher, we shaped a public realm that fosters civic engagement and quiet reflection within a busy corridor. 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