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Talking Headways Podcast: Reclaiming the Road
Ohio elected official and geographer David Prytherch on his new book, Reclaiming the Road: Mobility Justice Beyond Complete Streets.
July 17, 2025
Recall Effort for Supervisor Engardio Qualifies for Ballot
He's only got one more year on his term, but in September District 4 Supervisor Joel Engardio will face a recall vote because of a minority of people still pissed off about Sunset Dunes.
May 30, 2025
Eyes on the Path: Elysian Valley Gateway Park Improvements
A small L.A. River park in Frogtown got a major renovation, with greatly improved access to the river walk/bike path
December 18, 2024
Rezoning Proposal for Avocado Heights Riles Residents and Activists
Much of the equestrian community’s agricultural zoning has been proposed for change to residential zoning. Planners say it’s not meant to push out horse use.
May 25, 2023
Covina to Build Skate Park Designed by Local Skaters… Using Clay
After decades of popular demand, the city has partnered with a respected skate shop to design and build its first skatepark
April 18, 2023
From Rivers to Roads? A Historical Perspective on SGV Creeks
How did the San Gabriel Valley’s waterways shape the development of the region? Who will benefit from them being converted into greenways?
March 21, 2023
Advocates Envision Converting San Vicente Boulevard to Linear Park
San Vicente Park would be a three-mile-long linear park with plazas and recreational space, plus bike and walk trails connecting to future Metro stations.
January 17, 2023
Eyes on the Street: New East L.A. Rainwater Infiltration Medians
The East Los Angeles Sustainable Median Stormwater Capture Project construction is done, and the native landscape is in full bloom
May 24, 2022
The Westwood Neighborhood Greenway Is Now Complete
The two-acre site, straddling the Metro E Line, cleanses urban runoff before it flows into the Santa Monica Bay
January 25, 2021
Guy Place Mini Park Opens
Amidst all the bad news about COVID, transit's funding crisis, etc. a little bit of happy
July 21, 2020