Urban Design
Streetsblog LA
Eyes on the Street: Protected Bikeway on Workman Mill Road in Avocado Heights
Workman Mill Road features two noteworthy urban innovations: protected bike lanes and rain gardens - both implemented by the L.A. County Department of Public Works
June 18, 2021
Koreatown Neighborhood Council Proposes Pedestrianizing Sixth Street
The seven block half-mile-long project would bring needed open space to the most park-poor neighborhood in the city of Los Angeles
February 2, 2021
Editorial: Metro Board Should Press Pause on Gutted Union Station Pedestrian Project
Please give newly seated L.A. City Coucilmember Kevin de León a chance to review and revive Union Station project
October 21, 2020
Eyes on the Street: L.A. Street Reconfigurations for Outdoor Dining
Under COVID-19, L.A. City is re-allocating street and parking space for outdoor dining. SBLA looks at examples in North Hollywood, Silver Lake, and Koreatown.
September 8, 2020
Proposed “Uplift Melrose” Streetscape Project Enjoys Widespread Community Support
Uplift Melrose has broad support from businesses and neighborhood councils, but will City Councilmember Paul Koretz follow the community's lead?
August 26, 2020
Thoughts About Urbanism and Architecture in the Face of COVID-19
The pandemic may have long-lasting design impacts, but we still need sociable and walkable places.
August 17, 2020
Some Urban Observations From My Italy Vacation
Rome, Pisa, Calci, Lucca, Venice and Florence are conducive to car-free travel. High-speed trains are great for travel between cities.
January 24, 2020
New Metro Report: Understanding How Women Travel
Metro's new report lays the groundwork for Metro efforts to improve women riders' experience via an upcoming Gender Action Plan.
September 27, 2019
Some Urban Observations From My Mexico Vacation
Lots of great examples that can inspire livability improvements all over - from open streets to BRT to bike-share to highly walkable streets
May 21, 2019
