San+Francisco

Aim - Alex Peters

The most general purpose of San Francisco is to provide a place to live. However, it's not just to exist in the city but to experience and explore the "unique and breathtaking metropolis" ("Visitors"). In San Francisco there are many things to see and take part in. The city has "the Golden Gate Bridge…executive art galleries at SFMOMA…unrivaled attractions, renowned museums" and many other places that show the "city's great ethnic and cultural diversity" ("Visitors"). That is why "tourism is the economic mainstay" ("San Francisco") of the city. San Francisco is a place where individuals can come and enjoy what the city has in store. They become aware of a new way of life with the unique culture in the city and they are gain new experiences by visiting. Ultimately, the main purpose of San Francisco is to provide any individual with a new outlook in life with all the unique cultural aspects that the city has to offer.

Works Cited “San Francisco." Columbia Electronic Encyclopedia. 6th ed. 2013. web. "Visitors." City and County of San Francisco. 9 Nov. 2011. Web. 08 Nov. 2013

Audience- Noah Gabrielsen San Francisco, like all major U.S. cities, has something for everyone. As a metropolitan area, there is a decent amount of diversity. According the the U.S. census, however, just under half of all citizens are white with Asian as a close second, representing approximately a third of the population (San Francisco (city), California). This is not a huge surprise, as whites are the majority race throughout the U.S. While the percentage of Asians living in San Francisco is relatively high, it can largely be attributed to Chinese railroad workers in the area during the 19th and 20th century, as well as the city’s coastal position. Aside from the demographics of the city, San Francisco has a fairly active tourism industry. “But perhaps, more importantly, it has to do with the fact that no other city is as adept at combining disparate elements to create something new: taking the familiar and marrying it to the unknown; merging people’s expectations to moments of unpredictability; uniting long-held notions with startling innovations” (About the San Francisco Travel Association). The city prides itself on its diversity and fusion of ideas. Like most tourist cities, San Francisco believes it has something for just about everyone. In this sense, the city caters to everyone, presenting itself as an open-minded and ever-growing place.

Works Cited “About the San Francisco Travel Association.” San Francisco Travel. Web. 6 Nov. 2013. “San Francisco (city), California.” State and County Quick Facts. United States Census Bureau. 27 Jun. 2013. Web. 6 Nov. 2013.

Historical

Cultural - Alex Peters San Francisco is a city full of unique culture but is best known for its rebellious culture. On the tripadvisor it states that the city is "a culture of provincial rebellion…and is a haven for those seeking to escape the conservative traditions" ("San Francisco: Culture"). Based on this statement, San Francisco seems to offer a culture that allows individuals to experience a new method of living through the different events or attractions offered in the city. On the San Francisco Travel website it states that "August 30th marks the opening of the annual Architecture and the City Festival, a much anticipated program" ("Arts & Culture"). Events such as this festival is what makes the culture so rebellious. Architecture typically involves creativity and imagination from an individual who creates structures for other people to see. This is a sign of rebellion because it allows an individual to practice something that is out of the norm. Ultimately, San Francisco is a place where an individual can live freely without much of any criticism.

Works Cited "San Francisco: Culture." TripAdvisor. Web. 10 Nov. 2013. "Arts & Culture." San Francisco Travel. Web. 10 Nov. 2013.