Damien Newton
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Pershing Square Renew Launch Party
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From Facebook: Pershing Square Renew, a non-profit dedicated to supporting and facilitating Pershing Square’s revitalization, invites Downtown LA’s most influential leaders and community members (that’s you) to celebrate an exciting new future. Join us in the heart of Downtown for a fun-filled night of music, art, food, ice skating, interactive games, and prize-giveaways. Although this […]
A Plea to Beverly Hills: Give Up the Anti-Subway PR Campaign
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Today is a great day for L.A. County. After decades of stalling, Metro is finally breaking ground on the Westside Subway extension from Wilshire/Western to Westwood. Well, maybe it is not a good day for everyone. The NUMBY’s (that would be “Not UNDER”) in Beverly Hills are still so upset about the subway, they are […]
Open Thread: Election Day
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Even as I type this, polls have been open for just over an hour throughout California. As a 501c(3) public charity, Streetsblog doesn’t endorse candidates, but that doesn’t mean we can’t talk about the election at all. So go ahead Streetsbloggers, talk about favored (or un-favored) candidates and ballot propositions and experiences voting below.
I’ll Be on the Larry Mantle Show at 11:27
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Following on the L.A. Times’ piece today about a possible expansion of the city’s Scramble Crosswalk program, I’ll be on Air Talk with Larry Mantle at KPCC talking about how Scramble Crosswalks can fit into L.A.’s transportation landscape. You can find KPCC at 89.3 on your FM dial, or listen online by clicking here.
The Week in Livable Streets Events
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Let’s keep it short. Vote! Monday – Tonight, Zocalo is hosting a panel entitled, Are Trains the Future of L.A. While we’re not presenting in the forum, both myself and local editorial board chair Juan Matute were asked to write essays on the subject. Get the event details, here. Read our essays, here. Tuesday – […]
Urban Land Institute:Transit Oriented Los Angeles
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Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti will join ULI Los Angeles, for Transit Oriented LA, November 12 at the Japanese American National Museum in DTLA. Joining the Mayor will be thought leaders in two key areas: Healthy Development and Healthy Policy. They will reveal new ways of activating streets through walking, biking, public transportation and placemaking, and how smart planning improves health and wellness […]
Sierra Club Transportation Committee: LAWA Ground Transportation
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Transportation Committee Agenda Conference Call-in number: 866-501-6174, Code: 1000400# Jerard Wright and Darrell Clarke: Co-Chairs November 6th, 2014 from 7:00 – 8:30 pm Michael Milroy: Vice Chair 2. Presentation: Update on LAX Ground Transportation Planning presented by LAWA 3. Update on Beyond Oil Campaign by Darrell Clarke (5 minutes) 4. Begin LRTP Visioning on Goods […]
Trick or Treat: LADOT Gets It Right on Halloween
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This year the LADOT released its annual safety guide for Halloween, a tradition that dates back to 2008. And honestly, it makes me kind of proud. You see, Streetsblog has a history with LADOT on Halloween. Back at the Streetsblog L.A. predecessor site, Street Heat, we needled LADOT for not providing safety tips as is common […]
Los Angeles Arts Sustainability Tour
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The Los Angeles Arts Sustainability Tour is coming to Mid-City! LAAST is designed to be a fun, informative, neighborhood-based event featuring art, information and sustainable education. Attendees will learn how to save money by making smart choices that reduce consumption and open access to rebates and services offered by L.A. DWP and the City of Los […]
New Chamber of Commerce Excited About Great Streets on Venice Blvd.
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Mike Bonin is not someone who is known for thinking small. “There’s a universe of opportunities,” said Councilmember Mike Bonin, of the proposed “Great Street” on Venice Boulevard. “But it’s important that this not be ‘Mike’s project,’ or the ‘Mayor’s project,’ or the ‘DOT’s Project,’ but the people’s project.” Bonin was speaking excitedly about the […]
#StreetsR4Families: Walk/Bike to School Day Is Easy
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This Walktober, a record eighty-five schools in the City of Los Angeles participated in LADOT’s “Walk to School Day” Program. The total number dwarfed those of past years, as more and more schools are actively encouraging students to walk to school. Richland Elementary School, where my son is currently enrolled in Transitional Kindergarten, was one […]
The Week in Livable Streets Events
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This week gets off to a slow start, but Thursday night is one of the biggest parties of the year, the First LACBC Firefly Ball. Be safe this weekend! Wednesday – Celebrating the award-winning opera one year after it encompassed Union Station and transfixed Los Angeles, this free acoustic concert performance of the opera reunites the […]