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THINK PIECES ARCHIVE
Setting up the Future, Honoring Legacy: MKThink Co-Founder Mark R Miller - FAIA Transitions to Emeritus Chair
Miller moves forward to inspire and create opportunity for the next generation of leadership.
Reimagining School Meals: From Fragmented Systems to Living Ecosystems
At MKThink’s Reimagining School Meals Salon, leaders from SFUSD, Soledad Unified, and the Alice Waters Institute joined MKThink to explore how transparency, scale, and design can transform the systems that feed students every day. The discussion revealed how visibility—across sourcing, facilities, and staff—creates dignity and efficiency, how scale reshapes what’s possible, and how thoughtful design turns kitchens and cafeterias into places of learning, care, and community.
Reclaiming the Heart of Santa Barbara: The Earl Warren Showgrounds, Reimagined
The most beloved community venue in Santa Barbara is being transformed into a flexible, future-ready campus through a community-driven master plan.
Recap: Earth Day at MKThink: Why is Earth a Critical Place?
Last night, as part of San Francisco Climate Week, MKThink hosted a dynamic and thought-provoking Earth Day event.
Ten Years Later: Reflecting on a Historic Vision Reimagined at King's College, Cambridge
April Fools from MKThink
Prevention in Action: Advancing Firefighter Health with Spatial Intelligence Event Recap
On January 30, MKThink hosted our Prevention in Action Salon at our San Francisco “living hub” office, Ocean Plant.
Los Angeles Fires and the Vital Role of Firefighter Safety
As wildfires rage across Los Angeles, the valiant efforts of our firefighters remind us of the immense risks they face every day.
Rebuilding King Kamehameha III Elementary School with Community Collaboration
MKThink has been making steady progress in rebuilding King Kamehameha III Elementary School. Here is the latest update.
Reflecting on a Remarkable Year: MKThink's 2024
As 2024 comes to a close, MKThink reflects on some of the highlights of this past year.
Optimizing School Meal Programs: Oahu Moves Forward with Central Oahu Regional Food Hub Project
Oahu moves forward with its regional food hub project. See how MKThink helped with the process.
Helping California Schools Navigate Proposition 2: Prioritizing Projects and Accessing Funding with MKThink
Proposition 2 offers California school districts a significant opportunity to modernize their facilities and address critical infrastructure
How to Unlock Better School Facilities with Proposition 2
What Prop 2 Means for California Schools
Future at the Edge: What is Proposition K? Understanding Its Impact on Ocean Beach, San Francisco
Proposition K has emerged as a potential solution to protect the beach and surrounding areas. But what exactly does Prop K propose?
Framework Planning: A Data-Driven Approach to Aligned Decision-Making
Framework Planning —a strategic method that provides a cohesive, data-driven structure for decision-making
Look Ahead: This Fall’s Salon Series Line-Up
As the summer comes to a close, our fall Ocean Plant Salon Series are kicking off!
How MKThink Designs Healthy Places
MKThink creates healthy places.
Adaptive Reuse as a Blue Economy Tool: MKThink's Ocean Plant Office Space
How adaptive reuse is a tool to support the blue economy.
Enhancing School Food Services in Hawaiʻi: MKThink's Contribution
MKThink presenting HIKIT at the Hawaiʻi School Food Services Summit
Building a Better Future for Hawai'i’s Keiki One Seat at a Time
MKThink's support of Hawai'i's Ready Keiki Program.
Building Community Strength at Ocean Plant
MKThink builds community strength with Ocean Plant.
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