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the 710 extension game

Posted on March 9, 2011 by markvallianatos — No Comments ↓

I’ve written two pieces for lastreetsblog about Metro & Caltrans’ public outreach around possible extension of the 710 freeway. I think that the so-called ‘gap’ is really an opportunity to invest in transit and better streets for pedestrians & cyclists…

Tagged with: 710, caltrans, freeways, metro, sr-710, transit
Posted in Built Environment, Pollution Prevention, Streets, Transportation

the 710 game

Posted on February 17, 2011 by markvallianatos — No Comments ↓

I attended a public meeting on the future of transportation in the so-called ’710 gap’ area. Most attendees want better transit and greener, living streets, not a freeway extension/ tunnel. I wrote about the meeting for Streetsblog LA.

Tagged with: 710
Posted in Built Environment, Global Trade and Freight Transport, Streets, Transportation, Urban Environment

Hollywood farmers market: who owns the streets

Posted on January 13, 2011 by markvallianatos — No Comments ↓

The Hollywoood farmers markets, one of the social and food hearts of the City of Los Angeles is under threat. An adjacent property owner is objecting to the market’s use of its long-time location on Ivar street. Negotiations are underway…

Gottlieb to be a guest on “Which Way, L.A.”

Posted on December 14, 2010 by UEPI Occidental College — No Comments ↓

Robert Gottlieb will be a guest tonight on Warren Olney’s “Which Way, L.A.” show on KCRW speaking about low income farmers markets and the current issues surrounding the Hollywood Farmer’s market. The show will premier at 7:00 pm PST, and…

Tagged with: Food Justice, holly wood farmers markets, streets
Posted in Streets

transforming Eagle Rock’s streets

Posted on November 23, 2010 by markvallianatos — No Comments ↓

Opinion piece on the possibility of improving the streets of Eagle Rock. Basically, treat them like valuable public space and as places people want to be near, rather than as sewers to rush cars along.

Tagged with: bike lanes, Eagle Rock, planning, streets
Posted in Built Environment, Streets, Transportation

we’re looking for a few good planning ideas (Q&A with L.A. planning director)

Posted on November 22, 2010 by markvallianatos — No Comments ↓

We want you & your best ideas for planning & making Los Angeles a better place. Join UEPI at Occidental College on December 1 for a Q&A session with recently-appointed L.A. City Planning Director Michael LoGrande and L.A. Times architecture…

how healthy is eagle rock’s food environment

Posted on November 22, 2010 by markvallianatos — No Comments ↓

I wrote a piece for Patch Eagle Rock about the food environment in the neighborhood.

Tagged with: Eagle Rock, food access, local food
Posted in Built Environment, Food and Transportation, Grocery Accountability Project, Streets

high speed rail in los angeles

Posted on November 4, 2010 by markvallianatos — No Comments ↓

I wrote an opinion piece on the proposed high speed rail line that will come through Los Angeles for the Eagle Rock Patch website . I’m for high speed rail as a general point, but hope the line is oriented…

CicLAvia is happening on 10/10/10 – Ride with UEPI!

Posted on October 8, 2010 by Amanda Shaffer — 1 Comment ↓

CicLAvia turns LA streets into safe, fun places for walking, bicycling, jogging, and enjoying exciting outdoor activities. By making some roadways temporarily car-free, CicLAvia opens the streets to the public from 10am to 3pm on October 10, 2010. For more…

Tagged with: biking, CicLAvia, Los Angeles
Posted in Built Environment, Streets, Transportation

Food Justice and Food Trucks

Posted on October 6, 2010 by Robert Gottlieb — 1 Comment ↓

As they spread from the East Side to neighborhoods throughout Los Angeles – and increasingly across the country – food trucks have emerged as the latest example of the new forms of food access, a key food justice issue. Giulia…

Tagged with: Food Justice, mobile food, mobile vending
Posted in Food and Transportation, Streets, Transportation