Recent Streetsblog LA posts about Livable Streets

More Livable Boulevards for West L.A.?

By Damien Newton | | 2 Comments
The Los Angeles City Council is poised to pass what could be groundbreaking legislation next week, and based on public statements about the legislation, may not even know it. Next Tuesday, the Council is scheduled to vote on a motion that would spend $2 million to study "West Los Angeles Rail Corridor and Connectivity Analysis." […]

Celebrating Bimini Place

By Damien Newton | | No Comments
Council President Eric Garcetti, department heads from the Department of Public Works, CALTRANS, LADOT and Metro joined the community surrounding Bimini Place and the Los Angeles Eco-Village to celebrate the completion of the East Hollywood Shared Street Project.

East Hollywood On The Move

By Damien Newton | | 2 Comments
The East Hollywood Neighborhood Council has layed out their vision for their future in a new video posted at You Tube.  Despite a music choice that made me feel as though I were about to fight a Koopa Troopa, the video is a great watch because the Council envisions a future that includes growing their […]

Is Solair Really Transit Oriented Development?

By Damien Newton | | 14 Comments
Yesterday, Metro officials and executives from KOAR Development celebrated the "topping off" of the foundation for the Solair real estate project located just North of the Wilshire/Western Purple Line Station. Solair is part of Metro’s joint development program which "seeks to provide the most appropriate private and/or public sector development on Metro-owned property at, and adjacent to, transit […]

Lessons from Bogotá, Part III (9:58)

By Damien Newton | | 3 Comments
LA Streetsblog is proud to present: Street Films.  This enterprising group of film makers provides original content to Streetsblog from sites around the world.  For more information on Street Films, visit the official website.  Today also marks the first vist of Street Films to Los Angeles.  Over the next couple of days, I’ll be joining […]
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