Sarah Madland

Money Moves

Said donation will create 500 more swim hours a year

San Francisco's parks department is set to get the first $39 million of a $100 million gift from Airbnb chief executive Brian Chesky, the largest single donation the department has received. The money covers five projects, including a South of Market park now due in 2028 instead of 2031 and Sunday hours at the Garfield Square pool.

Updated 2 days ago

Built World

Was general manager when the sculpture came down in October 2026

Crews cut the 45-foot nude figure into nine pieces in mid-October and trucked her to Marco Cochrane's Petaluma warehouse. The steel mesh sculpture, renamed 'I Am' from 'R-Evolution,' had stood at the foot of Market Street since April 2025.

Updated Oct 23

Built World

As of September 2026: Oversaw the lease to Zocalo

A glass-walled cafe on Mission Creek sat empty for 22 years after the city built it as a restaurant space. On Aug. 1, 2026, Zocalo Coffee opened inside, activating a waterfront pavilion that had been vacant since completion.

Updated Sep 7