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A civic simulation platform for San Francisco

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City Science

City Science

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An immersive decision-support platform that lets communities and planners experience zoning scenarios in real time.

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Yasushi Sakai

Scenario 01 — Baseline
Current Zoning
Existing land use, density, and transit patterns. Anchored in today’s lived experience, including overcrowded buses and scarce amenities.

Scenario 02 — Proposal
Family Zoning
Increased residential density, street-level retail, improved transit frequency. Modeled impact across housing, mobility, and daily services.
Metrics
Performance is measured across three community-defined dimensions, weighted by resident input.

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Leticia Izquierdo

Three characters showcase three different metrics:


  • Housing

Affordability, density, quality of life, and access to affordable stock.

  • Urban Mobility

Transit frequency, walking access, and commute choice,  bus, bike, or foot.

  • Amenities & Services

Grocery, retail, schools, parks, proximity and quality under each scenario.

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Leticia Izquierdo

Vertical screens
Resident testimony synced to architectural sketches and scenario imagery.

Interactive table
3D city model, performance wheel, and community activity timeline.

Resident voices
Video interviews women into each scenario, grounding data in lived experience.

Brought to San Fransico's for Public engagement and discussion:

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Leticia Izquierdo