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Zocalo: Are Trains the Future of L.A.?
For a century, the hearts of Angelenos have belonged to cars and to flying machines, not trains–even though we never would have become a city without the railroad, and couldn’t survive as a global trade center without the rail links to our seaports.
October 18, 2014
Will Bicycle Infrastructure Gentrify My Hood?
Will Bicycle Infrastructure gentrify my hood?!
October 18, 2014
A Walking Tour of Boyle Heights
Join MCM volunteer and Boyle Heights resident Erick Huerta (bonus: also an occasional Streetsblog contributor) on a walking tour of Boyle Heights. The tour will feature landmarks along First street such as the Breed Street Shul, Pico-Aliso Housing Projects, various murals, Evergreen Cemetery, and other landmarks that highlight the multiculturalism found in the neighborhood.
October 12, 2014
APA LA: Planning for the Sharing Economy
Technology is fundamentally changing the way we live, work, and use space. Cities have always facilitated the sharing of space, infrastructure, and culture, but our newfound connectivity is elevating the "sharing economy" to a level with impacts for land use and transportation planning, economic and community development, and sustainability. As these new models challenge current practices, outdated rules, and vested interests, how can planners and policymakers best capture their positive and negative effects?
October 12, 2014
“Pedal to the Port: A Two-Wheeled Wilmington Halloween” led by C.I.C.L.E. and Mujeres Unidas!
Metro Sponsors “Pedal to the Port: A Two-Wheeled Wilmington Halloween” led by C.I.C.L.E. and Mujeres Unidas!
October 12, 2014
Found L.A.: Great Streets Tours
For a list of all the currently scheduled tours, click here.
October 9, 2014
Designing the Ditch – Connecting Pasadena Visioning Workshop
Get involved in local freeway removal efforts! Join this two-Saturday free visioning workshop, though rsvp requested.
October 7, 2014
Metro Gold Line Art Tour Leads to Self Help Graphics’ Legendary Day of the Dead Celebration
Free Metro Gold Line Art Tour Leads to Self Help Graphics’ Legendary Day of the Dead Celebration in Boyle Heights Nov. 2
October 6, 2014
Metro Presents: Colors of the Rainbow Dance Performance & Competition
Metro Presents: Colors of the Rainbow Dance Performance & Competition
Who: Metro Presents showcases an exciting array of free arts and cultural events at historic Union Station
Organized by Metro Art, the agency’s art program
What: Live dance performance and competition
Where: Union Station Historic Ticketing Hall
When: Wednesday, November 5
October 6, 2014
Metro Presents: Invisible Cities Acoustic Concert Performance
Invisible Cities Performance
October 6, 2014