1. Islaias creek runs east towards the bay, through a few neighborhoods. Each district has its commercial center which typically says a lot about the neighborhood itself. This study would explore such centers and compare each one taking consideration culture, economics and ethnicity.
The study may focus on specific buildings and public services such as: libraries, bookstores, hospitals, schools (and school ratings), public transit, trees per hectare, coffee shops, dive bars, taco places, banks, street size, existence of metered parking, freeways, tailors, mechanic...
2. The uses of Islais Creek and surrounding banks. This idea assumes that the creek is always present, even when the waters are submersed.
3. The natural flow of water. Water follows the path of least resistance, and takes downstream whatever people upstream let go. This is an opportunity to use metaphorical language to talk about the different economic situation along the creek.
4. Architecture patterns
5. Land use
6. Bus 44 - the creek follower
7. Life above and below the creek. Compare the section on Portola Drive right above the creek in the surroundings of the School of the Arts, and compare the environment with the end of the creek on Illinois street between Marin Street and Amador Street.
8. Nature that spontaneously grows on the streets.
9. Creek use in Glen Canyon and Bayview.
10. Movement along the creek. Compare parts of the creek and undertake a research about how much movement of people is present in distinct parts of Islaias. For example; Alemany Boulevard will be very high in opposition to Cherney Street.
11. Micro-climate regions of Islais.
12. Time piece. Using idea ten and adding other elements that show time in defined spaces.
13. The people's history of Islais. Cell phone tour along parts of Islais that will show and tell personal stories.
