Day: June 10, 2011
Streetsblog LA
Keeping The Mile a Miracle: Appropriate Transit-Oriented Development Along the Wilshire Corridor
WHO: Breathe California of Los Angeles County (BREATHE LA), The 4th annual BREATHE LA Green Salon Series focuses on mobility: Moving Los Angeles County into a clean air future. WHAT: Expert panel discussion with robust Q&A to explore how can the neighborhoods that surround both the Fairfax and La Brea subway stations preserve their history … Continued
June 10, 2011
“The Architecture of Transportation” Design Symposium
A design symposium to promote a healthier built environment
PRESENTED BY PARSONS BRINCKERHOFF
June 10, 2011
Next Tuesday’s City Council: Jaime De La Vega and Wilshire Bus Only Lanes
(While we initially reported the Bus Only Lanes hearing would be on Wednesday, it was moved to Tuesday at the request of one of the Councilmen who couldn't make the Wednesday hearing. - DN)
June 10, 2011
One Way to Cure Congestion: Urban Abandonment
Jeff Wood at Reconnecting America attended the Congress for the New Urbanism's annual gathering in Madison last week, and he recently posted this short Q&A with CNU President John Norquist. It happens to be a pretty timely and snappy interview.
June 10, 2011
Another Way to Avoid “Carmaggedon,” Stop Widening Highways
While I was away, one story seemed to dominate the transportation news coverage, the 52 hour closure of a stretch of the I-405 from July 16 to early in the morning of July 18 that is part of the Sepulveda Pass Widening Project. News casters broadcast breathless reports of impending doom, reporters seemed to produce oracle-like pieces and politicians held press conferences warning constituents to stay far-far away. Even after hanging out with the web team for Metro last night at the LA Weekly Party, I'm not entirely sure whether or not Metro is teasing with the "Countdown to Closure" ticking clock on their website.
June 10, 2011
“Right-Sizing” Detroit Should Start With Its Sprawling Suburbs
The problem with Detroit is almost always framed as one of Rust Belt deindustrialization, namely the decline of the American auto industry. But Detroit has another big problem, one that deserves an equally large share of the blame: sprawl.
June 10, 2011