Wachs Explains Lack of One-Way Streets in Los Angeles
Built for cars and streetcars popular a century ago, the city’s wide roads and long blocks are better-suited to two-way travel, he tells LAist.
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Taylor on Public Opposition to Congestion Pricing
People who initially oppose the strategy, which relieves traffic by charging fees, often support it once they see it in practice, he tells the L.A. Times.
Shah on Decriminalization of Sex Work
In response to New York’s movement to make the sex trade legal, she shares her research showing health and safety benefits.
Holloway on Toxic Male Beauty Standards in Gay Culture
Bombarded with images of six-pack abs, even the fittest individuals wrestle with body-image issues, he says.
Loukaitou-Sideris Featured on List of Must-Read Books About Cities
Curbed article cites ‘Sidewalks: Conflict and Negotiation Over Public Space,’ highlighting importance of female perspective in urbanist discourse.
Storper Challenges Blanket Upzoning as Solution to Housing Crisis
The ‘housing as opportunity’ school of thought is a ‘blunt instrument, whereas people’s housing needs are diverse,’ he tells Planning Report.
Forum Explores Latin American Identity of Los Angeles
Author Daniel Hernandez and professor Eric Avila consider L.A.’s complex identity at a gathering hosted by the Latin American Cities Institute.
Workshop Teaches Real-World Skills in Job and Salary Negotiation
Public policy lecturer Kimberly Ling Murtaugh shares strategies for success with graduate students preparing to enter the workforce.
Cuff Highlights Disney Hall’s Contribution to Local Identity
Construction of the concert hall revitalized downtown Los Angeles, she tells Quartz.
High Stakes for L.A. Sheriff, Yaroslavsky Writes
His op-ed says the controversial actions of new Sheriff Alex Villanueva threaten criminal justice reform and accountability.
