Brian Addison
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Long Beach: The (Simple) Art of Beautification
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Oftentimes, we feel far too overwhelmed with the act of bettering our neighborhoods. There’s a sense of futility, particularly paired with the economic crisis, that overshadows creative and innovative ways to handle even the most simplest of beautification tasks. Say, for example, a sidewalk. Many of us know that fences, barriers, bridges, and sidewalks serve […]
As More Cyclists Hit the Road in Long Beach, Need for Clearer Code Emerges
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Marking the fifth year of bike counts at fourteen locations throughout Long Beach, data shows that ridership has increased by an astounding 70% on city streets and 45% overall. Specific area also gave resounding numbers, effectively proving that not only is the biking infrastructure in Long Beach working, but the public is responding: Retro Row […]
Long Beach Cyclists Still Struggle with Sidewalk Biking Bans in Business District
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It is a pester in all business districts alike, from Retro Row to East Village Arts District: bicyclists on the sidewalk. The concern is not just annoyance; there are clearly safety issues at hand. The city and its business owners are trying to find a way to get cyclists either off their bikes or off […]
Long Beach: More Public Meetings to Be Held for Daisy-to-Myrtle Bike Path
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Following an initial meeting on October 22 which was attended by some 60 people, the city of Long Beach will offer three public meetings that will offer citizens the chance to provide input regarding the Daisy-to-Myrtle Bike Boulevard. Stretching from the northern tip of the 9th District where Long Beach meets Paramount all the way […]
Hundreds come out for DIY Public Hearing on Proposed Long Beach Railyard
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The Silverado Park Community Center was packed wall-to-wall for 7th District Councilmember James Johnson’s Do-It-Yourself public hearing regarding the proposed Southern California International Gateway (SCIG) railyard project. The hearing followed a denial from the Port of Los Angeles to include a meeting in Long Beach for Long Beachers. The first and only formal public hearing was held […]
Will Long Beach One Day Viva Ciclovia?
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L.A. loves CicLAvia, Long Beach Would Love Ciclovía It turns out that the old adage of “Always ask questions” does indeed have its benefits. And in the case of me asking why Long Beach doesn’t have a Ciclovía, the posed question turned more heads than one—specifically Long Beach Bike Ambassador Tony Cruz. Of course, I […]
Ignoring Port, Councilmember Johnson to Hold Own Hearing Regarding SCIG Railyard
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Following the public hearing organized by the Port of Los Angeles (POLA) nearly two weeks ago regarding the proposed Southern California International Gateway (SCIG) railyard by BNSF, Long Beach Councilmember James Johnson has decided to take matters into his own hands–literally. The SCIG Railyard is a proposed 12-track rail yard intended to expand the Port’s capacity […]
Oh, the Good Ol’ Days: Getting Pine & Ocean Back to Its Former Glory
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Last night, Long Beach Heritage (LBH) and the Long Beach/South Bay chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) hosted their final discussion in a series about the future of Long Beach. And they began as they always do: with a simple albeit important question that is not necessarily geared towards offering a specific solution […]
Basics of Cycling
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Tired of being stuck in traffic, polluting the environment, and shelling out all that cash for gas? Explore cycling as a means of alternative transportation in this class that will cover riding techniques and basic mechanics for confident city cycling whether you are touring, commuting in traffic, or taking a weekend to the beach. We’ll […]
Long Beach Airport Unveils New Terminal
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All pictures courtesy of Studio One Eleven. The sprawl of temporary trailers are–thankfully–just that: temporary for the Long Beach Airport (LGB) while they continue construction on the much-needed new terminal. In a partnership with local firm Studio One Eleven, the entire design is Long Beach-y in the sense that it not only caters to local […]
From Park(ing) Day to Park(d) Plaza
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Last year, City Fabrick–an urban design nonprofit which attempts to transform physical environments for people–opted for a different approach to Park(ing) Day. Instead of occupying a metered space, they opted–via nothing but black and white masking tape–to create a space for the public without losing a single parking stall. Their newest project, Park(d) Plaza, doesn’t […]
BNSF Falsely Claims Marginalized Communities “Better Off” with Proposed Railyard; Public Hearing Tonight
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In a sadly misunderstood and ill-grounded editorial, the Press-Telegram endorsed Burlington Northern Santa Fe’s (BNSF) proposed 153-acre railyard project west of the 710 freeway, the Southern California International Gateway (SCIG). The endorsement comes right before a public hearing featuring demonstrations from some 20 community organizations who will offer evidence denouncing the benefits of the project […]