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LA’s Al Fresco Dining Program in Jeopardy After Funding Quietly Runs Dry

LA’s Al Fresco Dining Program in Jeopardy After Funding Quietly Runs Dry

Guest UserSeptember 17, 2020public health, Los Angeles, economics

What will offices look like in the post-pandemic future? This Hollywood space offers a preview

What will offices look like in the post-pandemic future? This Hollywood space offers a preview

Guest UserSeptember 17, 2020public health, Los Angeles

In This Detroit Neighborhood, Pocket Parks Double As Sheltered Bus Stops

In This Detroit Neighborhood, Pocket Parks Double As Sheltered Bus Stops

Guest UserSeptember 17, 2020cities, civic space, equity

Empty trucks, falsified records, late mail: How Louis DeJoy’s changes at the Postal Service brought chaos

Empty trucks, falsified records, late mail: How Louis DeJoy’s changes at the Postal Service brought chaos

Guest UserSeptember 17, 2020U.S.A., voting

Water company withdraws desalination proposal as battle over environmental justice heats up

Water company withdraws desalination proposal as battle over environmental justice heats up

Guest UserSeptember 16, 2020water, environment, California

Navigating Race and New Leadership in a Time of Upheaval

Navigating Race and New Leadership in a Time of Upheaval

Guest UserSeptember 16, 2020race, leadership

How Climate Migration Will Reshape America

How Climate Migration Will Reshape America

Guest UserSeptember 16, 2020environment, U.S.A., climate

Students’ Hands-On Experience Creates Sustainable, Equitable Parks

Students’ Hands-On Experience Creates Sustainable, Equitable Parks

Guest UserSeptember 16, 2020urban planning, urban design, civic space, park, education, environment

Architect's innovative shipping container homes could help solve Puerto Rico's housing crisis

Architect's innovative shipping container homes could help solve Puerto Rico's housing crisis

Guest UserSeptember 14, 2020architecture, housing, innovation

Golf Courses Emerge as a Fix for L.A.’s Affordable Housing Crisis

Golf Courses Emerge as a Fix for L.A.’s Affordable Housing Crisis

Guest UserSeptember 11, 2020housing, Los Angeles

The Drop Box Rises As a Compromise Between the Mail and the Voting Booth

The Drop Box Rises As a Compromise Between the Mail and the Voting Booth

Guest UserSeptember 11, 2020voting, U.S.A.

‘Our democracy will be gone’: Critics raise alarm over authoritarianism if Trump is reelected

‘Our democracy will be gone’: Critics raise alarm over authoritarianism if Trump is reelected

Guest UserSeptember 10, 2020U.S.A., politics, democracy, voting

A La Niña has formed. It may fuel drought conditions in the Southwestern U.S.

A La Niña has formed. It may fuel drought conditions in the Southwestern U.S.

Guest UserSeptember 10, 2020environment, U.S.A., water

How L.A. architect Paul Murdoch designed a 9/11 memorial that literally sings

How L.A. architect Paul Murdoch designed a 9/11 memorial that literally sings

Guest UserSeptember 10, 2020art, public art, architecture, Los Angeles

‘No going back’ to racist past, L.A. civic leaders say of post-COVID future

‘No going back’ to racist past, L.A. civic leaders say of post-COVID future

Guest UserSeptember 9, 2020civic space, race, Los Angeles

Homeless people were largely spared coronavirus’ first wave. But they need help to stay alive

Homeless people were largely spared coronavirus’ first wave. But they need help to stay alive

Guest UserSeptember 8, 2020public health, Los Angeles, housing