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Spanning Space and Time: The Golden Gate Bridge and the Transformation of the Bay Area
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 Golden Gate Bridge 75th anniversary events are in full swing and Heritage is contributing with an expert panel discussion on Thursday, May 31. Panelists Gray Brechin, Catherine Powell, Richard Walker, and moderator John King will explore labor, geography, demographics, and commerce--themes typically overlooked in accounts of the bridge. They will also share rare photos and expound on why this bridge captures the imagination of millions. Join us in commemorating the awe and wonder that surrounds the city's beloved Golden Gate Bridge at this one-time event held in partnership with the California Historical Society.
A Q&A period and light reception will be held following the panel discussion.
When: Thursday, May 31; doors open at 6 p.m. and the event starts at 6:30 p.m.
Where: California Historical Society, 678 Mission Street
Admission: $8 Heritage and CHS members; $12 general public 
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 Heritage Annual Meeting with Rare Photos by Charles Cushman, June 9
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Photo courtesy Charles W. Cushman Collection: Indiana University Archives.
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Former Heritage staff member and author Eric Sandweiss will give a special presentation on the work of amateur photographer Charles Cushman, spanning 1938 to 1968, at Heritage's Annual Meeting on Saturday, June 9. Sandweiss will discuss Cushman's cross-country adventure and will share images of the changes endured by the city where it began and ended: San Francisco . Sandweiss will sign copies of his new book The Day in Its Color: Charles Cushman's Journey through a Vanishing America. The meeting will be held in the heart of SoMa's Filipino community at the Mendelsohn House. MC Canlas of the Bayanihan Community Center will give a tour of neighboring Filipino sites following the event. Heritage staff will give an update on activities and issues since the January meeting. When: Saturday, June 9; 9 - 11 a.m. (we know it's early, but you can enjoy donuts and coffee!) Where: Mendelsohn House, 737 Folsom Street Admission: Free; reservations are required 
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New Legislation Seeks to Expand Access to Mills Act
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Supervisor Scott Wiener introduced legislation to expand access to property tax relief under the city's Mills Act program. The Mills Act is the single most important economic incentive in California to encourage the maintenance and rehabilitation of historic buildings. Drafted in collaboration with Heritage and the Planning Department, the proposed legislation would streamline the process for Mills Act contracts, reduce application fees, and focus the program on smaller buildings. The legislation also imposes timelines on City departments to ensure that applications are processed in a timely manner. Heritage has long advocated for increasing access to the Mills Act to help owners better maintain their historic buildings, while promoting broader neighborhood reinvestment. The summer 2011 issue of Heritage News identified Mills Act reform as a key priority (see page 5, "Priorities for Reform").
Hearings before the Historic Preservation Commission, Planning Commission, and Land Use Committee are expected to be scheduled in June and July. We will keep you updated on the progress of this legislation.
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For questions or comments regarding this email, contact Heritage Communications Officer Constance Farrell at cfarrell@sfheritage.org.
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