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Las Fotos Project Looking for Your Help to Build Community Gardens Map
In an effort to create an online and physical map of community gardens throughout Boyle Heights, the Las Fotos project is asking for your help. The map will include original work by the young women who participate in the program. You can submit leads on any public or private gardens or fruit trees by clicking here. If your lead is confirmed, you could win a $100 gift card.
April 25, 2013
Eastside Access Project Breaks Ground with Bailey Street/Mariachi Plaza Improvements on First Street
Bailey WEB
April 23, 2013
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
Change.Org Petition Asks for Bike Lanes on North Figueroa
The Los Angeles County Bicycle Coalition's East L.A. Bike Ambassador Program is proving to be one of its most active local programs. While the group is meeting again tonight to discuss strategy for working with the city to improve bicycle access and safety in East and Northeast Los Angeles.
January 7, 2013
Developers and Proponents of New Wyvernwood Face Off at Special Forum Held by Council Member Huizar
City Council Member Jose Huizar, who represents Boyle Heights, East L.A. and parts of the Downtown, held a community meeting with the current residents of Wyvernwood Apartments to hear their concerns regarding the proposed redevelopment project to replace the current apartment with a higher-cost mixed-use housing development. In 2011, Huizar expressed concern with the project, but last night seemed more neutral while listening to the 200 residents in attendance.
September 21, 2012
Getting Doored Leaves Marks on Body, Mind
(When I found out that Kris was "doored" a little over a week ago, I asked him to write about it on Streetsblog. I didn't push him to editorialize about it, something the reporter in him is loathe to do with his personal experiences. I think that it's important for readers to understand where our team is coming from when we talk about issues such as bike safety or harassment on the train. - DN)
September 11, 2012