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Long Beach Architects Partner with Religious Leaders to Convert Church Properties into Bridge Housing
Collaborating with the Long Beach firm Studio One Eleven, the unexpected partnership is examining hundreds of church properties throughout the county and looking into how these properties could act as bridge housing for the homeless.
September 12, 2018
SGV Connect 26: Pride of the Valley Is This Sunday!
This Sunday is Pride of the Valley open streets festival in Baldwin Park and Irwindale
September 12, 2018
City’s Newest Scramble Crosswalk Opens in Venice
Earlier this morning, the city's newest "Scramble Crosswalk" opened at Washington Boulevard and Pacific Avenue in Venice. City Councilmember Mike Bonin, LADOT General Manager Seleta Reynolds, and residents of Venice inaugurated the upgrade with a stroll through the intersection. Before the opening, Bonin spent over half an hour fielding concerns from residents opposed to a bridge housing project which would site temporary housing for those experiencing homelessness in their community.
August 29, 2018
SGV Connect 25: Bike Improvements in Monterey Park and a Look at Attempts to Roll Back the Gas Tax
The SGV Connect podcast looks into walking and bicycling in Monterey Park - and the ballot proposition that would repeal the SB1 state gas tax.
August 23, 2018
L.A. City Approves Downtown Streetcar Funding Plan, Pushes to Accelerate Metro Funds
The city council and mayor approved a plan to fund the $291M 3.8-mile DTLA streetcar. Metro funding would need to accelerated to make an optimistic 2021 opening.
August 21, 2018
My Figueroa Complete Streets Project Will Open Next Week!
My Figueroa opens next week: Thursday August 30. The long-delayed complete streets project is an improvement, but sadly flawed
August 21, 2018
Santa Monica to Mobility Companies: Don’t Innovate Here
Santa Monica is uniquely suited to mobility innovation, but the city won't learn from new mobility launches
August 15, 2018
Video of Moments Before Man Crushed by Blue Line Train Raises More Questions for Family in Mourning
"They stole a part of our hearts with my brother."
August 14, 2018
Santa Monica City Proposal Would Leave Dockless E-Bike and E-Scooter Operations in Hands of Ride Hail Giants
Santa Monica city staff released recommendations for granting four exclusive shared mobility device permits. Neither Bird nor Lime were selected.
August 10, 2018
SGV Connect 24: Double Decker Buses and Open Space Funding
New podcast episode explores Foothill Transit's planned double-decker electric buses and funding for SGV parks and open space.
August 9, 2018