Manville Sees Pandemic Shift in Parking Paradigm
During the pandemic, many parking spaces were converted to outdoor seating for restaurants, electric vehicle charging stations and more.
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Entries by Zoe Day
Leap Comments on Ebb and Flow of Crime
Many wealthy L.A. homeowners are investing in private security to protect their homes. The majority of violent crime, however, tends to occur in poorer neighborhoods.
New Activist-in-Residence Uplifts Voices of the Unhoused
The Luskin Institute on Inequality and Democracy’s Activist-in-Residence program provides community activists with a paid position and resources to achieve their goals.
Diaz Calls on Sen. Sinema to Protect Democracy
“Our lawmakers may finish what the Jan. 6 insurrectionists began if they cannot find a way forward on common-sense federal voting rights legislation,” she writes.
Shoup on How to Improve Sidewalk Accessibility
Repairing L.A.’s sidewalks has been agonizingly slow, but a point-of-sale program would be a smart way to speed up compliance with the Americans With Disabilities Act.
Wasserman Imagines Possibilities for Fareless Transit
After nearly two years of free bus rides during the pandemic, LA Metro has resumed fare collection. Thinking outside the box would make transit more accessible.
Center for Innovation on Expanding Electric Cars to Low-Income Communities
Most of California’s electric vehicle infrastructure is concentrated in the wealthiest ZIP codes, but innovative programs in lower-income areas are challenging that trend.
Matute on the Resurgence of E-Scooters
The latest generation of e-scooters is safer and sturdier, leading to a rise in usage amid persisting pandemic-related fear of using other types of transit.
Leap Weighs In on COVID, Crime in Watts
“If you’re starving and you feel out of control, you’re more likely to be the victim or the perpetrator of violence,” she says.
Shah Outlines Consequences of Prohibiting Sex Work
Despite research highlighting the harm caused by prohibition, sex work is still prohibited in all U.S. states, with the exception of a few counties in Nevada.
