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Exploring California's Urban Mystique
Exploring California's Urban Mystique

by Josh Stephens on May 29, 2020

Books, California , Cities, Los Angeles

In his new book, Josh Stephens plumbs the depths of California's good and bad -- and tries to find the reason why urban life there is so oddly compelling.

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The Dreadful Secret Behind a Nearly Perfect Commercial Strip
The Dreadful Secret Behind a Nearly Perfect Commercial Strip

by Josh Stephens on Apr 28, 2020

Los Angeles, Main Streets, Mixed Use, Urban Renewal

Many elements of great, but forbidden, urbanism are on display in a bygone version of Los Angeles.

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Planning Meetings Move Online
Planning Meetings Move Online

by Josh Stephens on Apr 22, 2020

Brown Act, COVID, Los Angeles, Meetings, Temecula

Visual depictions of projects remain an issue -- though accessibility might actually be improved for some. Brown Act has been loosened for the duration of COVID-19.

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How Los Angeles Landed Its First Olympics
How Los Angeles Landed Its First Olympics

by Josh Stephens on Feb 23, 2020

Los Angeles, Olympics

Barry Siegel's new book about the 1932 Olympics shows how much chutzpah counted in early Los Angeles.

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California's Duplex Moment
California's Duplex Moment

by William Fulton on Nov 26, 2019

Housing, Los Angeles

2s, 3s, and 4s are popular topics of discussion these days. But can California build them at scale?

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Congestion Pricing and High Home Prices on L.A.'s Westside
Congestion Pricing and High Home Prices on L.A.'s Westside

by William Fulton on Apr 28, 2019

Congestion Pricing, Housing, Los Angeles, Transportation, UCLA, Westside

First annual Luskin Summit highlights the intricate web of problems in the area on both transportation and housing. >>read more

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Most L.A. Residents Have Considered Moving Because of Housing Prices
Most L.A. Residents Have Considered Moving Because of Housing Prices

by William Fulton on Apr 26, 2019

Housing, Los Angeles

Both PPIC and UCLA surveys confirm the result. >>read more

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Gentrification On Steroids?
Gentrification On Steroids?

by William Fulton on Feb 25, 2019

Los Angeles, Opportunity Zones

Will oppportunity zones help underserved neighborhoods -- or accelerate gentrification? >>read more

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Scooters Propel Cities Toward New Regulatory Approaches
Scooters Propel Cities Toward New Regulatory Approaches

by Josh Stephens on Sep 25, 2018

Beverly Hills , Los Angeles, San Francisco, Santa Monica, West Hollywood

California jurisdictions welcome scooter companies ... sort of ... >>read more

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What's The Matter With L.A.?
What's The Matter With L.A.?

by William Fulton on Apr 17, 2018

Census, Housing, Los Angeles, Population

New Census figures show that net out-migration isn't bad statewide -- but it's terrible in Los Angeles. >>read more

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