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Hundreds Show Up to Discuss “Destiny of the Valley”
Stephen Box reports that last weekend's "Destiny in the Valley" conference, hosted by the Woodland Hills Warner Center Neighborhood Council, was a success. When a community comes out in force to discuss fixing their neighborhood through an improved and integrated transportation network, government agencies and elected officials take notice.
June 23, 2008
Latino Urban Forum Leader Calls for Taco Truck Permits
Last month, the LA County Board of Supervisors issued an edict that all taco trucks would now have to move every hour taking a firm stand against the free market and for increased vehicle miles traveled. Hilariously, the first taco truck that was ticketed was actually owned by the same people that owned the adjacent restaurant and used the truck as a takeout window.
June 13, 2008
Street Smart: Streetcars and Cities in the 21st Century Workshop
(The following post was written by Ron Milam, longtime transportation advocate, co-founder of the LACBC, Eco-Villager and self-employed consultant. Read more about Ron at his website. Also, our friend Darrell Clarke has more images from the conference at LA Visions.)
May 23, 2008
Planning Commissioner Reflects on Life in the O.C.
Back in December, Hunting Beach Planning Commissioner Joe Shaw wrote an op/ed for Street Heat about the challenges in trying to do smart growth planning in the O.C. Now that Shaw is a candidate for Huntington Beach City Council, it seemed like a good time to blow the dust off this excellent piece for all the readers that have joined us in 2008.
May 7, 2008