Day 3 of the great POPO tour
I’ve fallen behind on my reports. Here come a few, rapid-fire, to catch up.
Our fortunes improved with site 53, which is a pleasant enough little courtyard outside the building at 235 2d St. that houses CBS Interactive. There are spiffy brushed-aluminum tables and chairs. At this time of year there is shade along the east side after about noon, thanks to a tall hedge that our hosts thoughtfully provided.
We skipped site 54 (we’re doing this backwards) pending further research. The list has it as “Marriott courtyard,” but I’ve been all around there and haven’t seen anything resembling the description. The map doesn’t help. I suspect they list is referring to a different location, perhaps near the Courtyard Marriott? Stay tuned.
Site 51, just down the street at the corner of 2nd and Mission, is even more impressive. It was clearly designed by someone familiar with San Francisco weather. It is completely enclosed in glass, so you can hang out there in faux-outdoors ease throughout the year. There is a reasonably interesting 20-foot tall sculpture on the ground floor, and some large ficus trees to complete the al fresco effect. You can go upstairs and hang out on a mezzanine level with a nice view of the skyline from an unaccustomed angle. The tables and chairs are the same brushed aluminum that graces site 52.
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