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Oakland Magazine

Oakland Magazine January-February 2010

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In this issue:

From the Editor

Alameda, New York City, Oakland, Orange County and Portland — these are a few places with innovative green practices going on that freelance writer Jeff Swenerton highlights in his article “When the Revolution Is Over, the Work Begins” in this issue.

When the Revolution Is Over, the Work Begins

Cities across the country are taking the lead in reducing their environmental footprint. Now that the plans are drawn, the real work begins.

In the Mix

Oakland Artist Dave Warnke Introduces Post-Goofyism

Life on the Waterfront

There is something about the waters of the Oakland estuary. While thousands each day sail on it or drive under or over it, few give the waterway a second thought in the course of their busy lives.

Commerce

The man behind the boatyard is Sven Svendsen, 77, whose grandfather and great grandfather were boat builders in Denmark.

Culture

This individuality is so Oakland. At the same time, the haumana say they’re more Hawaiian than the islanders.