Chris Greenspon
Chris Greenspon is the San Gabriel Valley Reporter for Streetsblog L.A. and co-host for SGV Connect.
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Covina to Begin Construction on Recreation Village
The new facility will be next to the Metrolink station and include a variety of opportunities for fitness and amusement
Eyes on the Street: Vincent Bikeway is Coming Together
The new waterway bike/walk path - with on-street connections - is expected to open later this year
Covina Skatepark is Now Open
The park’s mellow design is perfect for younger and older skaters, and it’s located just over a mile from the town’s renowned skate shop, Pawnshop Skate Co.
Eyes on the Street: Pasadena’s New Roundabouts
A sightly new pair of traffic circles have been making the rounds in the Crown City, and transportation activists are pleased
SGV Connect 126: Melissa Mora Hidalgo and Jonah Kanner
Chris interviews Melissa Mora Hidalgo and Damien interviews Jonah Kanner
SGV Connect 125: A Sweatshop Documentary Comic Strip
“It was a very common thing to have it in the house… It’s not supposed to be talked about in public that you’re doing this work because it makes you a target for the city and the state.”
South Pasadena Bike Lanes on Grand Are Here to Stay
The council narrowly reversed its previous decision, thanks to a major turnout of local cyclists.
SGV Hikes and Bikes: Turnbull Canyon
Hilltop views, graffiti, rattlesnakes … this “bermuda triangle” of San Gabriel Valley open space will draw you in for an ominous good time.
Eyes on the Street: El Monte’s Merced Ave Linear Park
This is just the beginning. A series of multimodal paths are coming to the area, connecting to the Whittier Narrows Recreation Area and Rio Hondo.
SGV Connect 124: Reclaimers and Rick Cole
Damien interviews El Sereno's Reclaimers, pushing for housing accountability from Caltrans and Los Angeles. Chris interviews Rick Cole, an urbanist leader who recently returned to the Pasadena City Council.