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8:55 AM PDT on August 2, 2017

Federal Funds Needed To Complete Subway Before Olympics (KPCC)
L.A. Planning Should Focus On Place Not Movement (Curating L.A.)
MyFigureoa 11th Street Walkability Improvements Taking Shape (Urbanize)
Prosecutors Make Case In L.A. Disability Housing Suit (LAT)
Chatsworth DIY Red Curb Paint Irks Councilmember Englander (Daily News)
Construction Crews Raise Scaffolding For New LB Desmond Bridge (SGV Tribune)
CA Bill Would Make It Easier For Statewide Ride-Hail Licensing (LAT)
Dan Savage On Cities (The Urbanist)

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