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The Dead Sea is dying. Drinking water is scarce. Jordan faces a climate crisis

The Dead Sea is dying. Drinking water is scarce. Jordan faces a climate crisis

Cynthia HirschhornApril 15, 2021environment, water, global, climate

When Politicians Claim They’ll Fix Housing, Here’s What You Should Look For

When Politicians Claim They’ll Fix Housing, Here’s What You Should Look For

Cynthia HirschhornApril 15, 2021housing, politics

Fruit carts flying over MacArthur Park: How you can see LACMA’s first AR monuments

Fruit carts flying over MacArthur Park: How you can see LACMA’s first AR monuments

Cynthia HirschhornApril 13, 2021art, technology, Los Angeles

‘What Would I Do?’ Frank Gehry, 92, Is Too Busy to Retire

‘What Would I Do?’ Frank Gehry, 92, Is Too Busy to Retire

Cynthia HirschhornApril 13, 2021architecture, artists, art, design

Trump’s Power Won’t Peak for Another 20 Years

Trump’s Power Won’t Peak for Another 20 Years

Cynthia HirschhornApril 10, 2021U.S.A., politics

Co-Governing to Build Back Better

Co-Governing to Build Back Better

Cynthia HirschhornApril 9, 2021U.S.A., government, politics

To Build Back Better, StreetsLA’s Adel Hagekhalil On ‘One Infrastructure’ Through Integration, Innovation, & Inclusion

To Build Back Better, StreetsLA’s Adel Hagekhalil On ‘One Infrastructure’ Through Integration, Innovation, & Inclusion

Cynthia HirschhornApril 8, 2021infrastructure, cities, urban planning, urban design, Los Angeles

There’s Another Way to Pay for Infrastructure Projects

There’s Another Way to Pay for Infrastructure Projects

Cynthia HirschhornApril 7, 2021infrastructure, transportation, U.S.A., data

Community-Responsive Public Spaces Were More Resilient During COVID, Report Finds

Community-Responsive Public Spaces Were More Resilient During COVID, Report Finds

Cynthia HirschhornApril 7, 2021public space, civic space, public health, urban design, cities, resiliency

Southwest braces for water cutbacks as drought deepens along the Colorado River

Southwest braces for water cutbacks as drought deepens along the Colorado River

Cynthia HirschhornApril 6, 2021environment, water

COVID-19 Vaccine Safety

COVID-19 Vaccine Safety

Cynthia HirschhornApril 6, 2021public health, U.S.A.

LA Mall Purchase Would Be the Biggest Victory Yet for Community-Driven Development

LA Mall Purchase Would Be the Biggest Victory Yet for Community-Driven Development

Cynthia HirschhornApril 6, 2021Los Angeles, community

Hollywood has overlooked the 50-plus audience. Producer Amy Baer aims to change that

Hollywood has overlooked the 50-plus audience. Producer Amy Baer aims to change that

Cynthia HirschhornApril 5, 2021women, workforce, Los Angeles

Salary Negotiations: A Catch-22 for Women

Salary Negotiations: A Catch-22 for Women

Cynthia HirschhornApril 2, 2021women, workforce, economics

Biden jobs plan seeks $400 billion to expand caretaking services as U.S. faces surge in aging population

Biden jobs plan seeks $400 billion to expand caretaking services as U.S. faces surge in aging population

Cynthia HirschhornApril 2, 2021U.S.A., public health, government

California snowpack below normal with wet season ending

California snowpack below normal with wet season ending

Cynthia HirschhornApril 1, 2021environment, California, climate

America’s Imports Are Stuck on Ships Floating Just Off Los Angeles

America’s Imports Are Stuck on Ships Floating Just Off Los Angeles

Cynthia HirschhornApril 1, 2021U.S.A., environment, Los Angeles

A mental health crisis was spreading on college campuses. The pandemic has made it worse.

A mental health crisis was spreading on college campuses. The pandemic has made it worse.

Cynthia HirschhornMarch 30, 2021public health, education

The Global Gender Gap Will Take an Extra 36 Years to Close After the COVID-19 Pandemic, Report Finds

The Global Gender Gap Will Take an Extra 36 Years to Close After the COVID-19 Pandemic, Report Finds

Cynthia HirschhornMarch 30, 2021women, global, public health

Search for the center of L.A. and you might miss the city’s heart

Search for the center of L.A. and you might miss the city’s heart

Cynthia HirschhornMarch 30, 2021environment, Los Angeles