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Park Tower, A Public Park, 200 Main Street, San Francisco, California

Replaced Parking Lot
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A small park had replaced that parking lot at 200 Main Street (cross street Howard). Someday, this park will be replaced by a new high rise building.


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The Sign
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The sign, identifying this park, referred to it as, "Public Open Space, Urban Park." The hours for the park were "8:00 am to 8:00 pm, Monday-Friday." which meant this park was closed on weekends.


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Blue Lines
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Blue lines decorated the asphalt surface and indicated the paths to walk.


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Artificial Grass
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A sign said that the grass was "Artificial Grass." One rule was "Keep Dogs Off Grass."


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Sleep Proof Bench
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A closer view of one of several benches. Notice the raised bars on its sitting surface. Those raised bars prevented the unhoused from sleeping on the benches.


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Stone Seating
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Large stones were scattered around the asphalt path. They were large enough for visitors to sit upon them.


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Dog Center
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A sign said, "please pick up after your dog." Below the sign was a box containing dog poo bags. And below that box was a small trash can.


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Far Corner
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The far back corner of the park had seating stones under lights that illuminated the park at night.


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Benches Faced
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Other benches faced Main Street and were centered at the entrances to this park.


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