Media Bashes 710 Alternatives…the Transit Ones Anyway
Last week, Caltrans and Metro released the long-awaited draft environmental impact report for options to improve transportation near where the I-710 ends, 4.5 miles south of the I-210. As usual, the discussion around the document depends on whether or not one thinks it's a good idea to dig a five-mile tunnel 150 feet underground to connect one freeway to another freeway.
March 10, 2015
The Week in Livable Streets Events
With the L.A. City Council out of session, Metro meetings not until next week, Operation Firefly shuttered until the fall; it's kind of a light week. Don't miss Tour de Watts this weekend and a big Bike the Vote meeting on Monday.
March 9, 2015
UCLA Green Building Symposium
Green Building Symposium Resiliency: Managing Energy, Water, and Seismic Risk, Implications for Property Owners WEDNESDAY,MARCH 11, 2015 Program – 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Reception – 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Korn Convocation Hall, Entrepreneurs Hall, 3rd Floor UCLA Anderson School of Management GENERAL ADMISSION: $25 (Includes UCLA Parking and Lunch) Green Building Symposium Resiliency: Managing Energy, … Continued
March 9, 2015
Tour De Watts
The name doesn't leave a lot to the imagination. Check out our overage from last year, here.
March 6, 2015
Santa Monica’s Next Round
Save the date, folks. On March 11, Santa Monica Next will host an urbanism + placemaking happy hour with Gehl Architects from 6 to 8 p.m. Snacks and drinks will be provided.
March 6, 2015
Election Roundup: In City’s First Race Fought over Progressive Urban Planning, Streetsie Winner Huizar Prevails
In Los Angeles' first political race fought over progressive urban design, incumbent City Councilmember Jose Huizar gathered nearly three times as many votes as his closest opponent, former Supervisor Gloria Molina in a lopsided victory. (Full results: here)
March 4, 2015
The Week in Livable Streets Events
Tomorrow is election day in L.A. Half of Los Angeles has a City Council election to vote in. All of us have school board elections. Vote! With low turnout expected, a small group of dedicated voters can make a difference.
March 2, 2015
Dry River Walk: Arroyo Seco Bikeway and Debs Park
The Dry River walk, led by walk ambassador Jack Moreau, will exhibit the Arroyo Seco Bikeway and Eugene Debs Park as community assets for Los Angeles and discuss the issues behind connecting the areas with bicycle and pedestrian transportation.
March 2, 2015