Speculators Discover Westlake: Will the “Lake on Wilshire” Complete the Takeover of Central Los Angeles?
The 41-story “Lake on Wilshire” megaproject goes to the City Planning Commission tomorrow. If approved the project would spur gentrification in L.A.'s immigrant-rich Westlake neighborhood.
October 11, 2017
Op/Ed: Saving Wyvernwood is the Environmental Choice
(One of the ongoing stories in our Boyle Heights/East Los Angeles coverage has been the debate over whether or not to proceed with the redevelopment of Wyvernwood Garden Apartments. Jesús Hermosillo has a master's degree in urban planning and contributes regularly to Boyle Heights Beat. Streetsblog has not taken a position on the project and welcomes an op/ed by the Fifteen Group or any proponents of the project. - DN)
April 17, 2013