Los Angeles is quickly becoming a place exclusively for the white and rich

NOTE, November 2018: I’ve…

6 Ways to Spot an Illegal AirBnB

On Tuesday, October 24th, the Los Angeles City Council’s Planning and Land Use Management committee…

Elon Musk just released his mental map of L.A.

At some point in your life, you may have been asked to create a mental map of your hometown. If you’re unfamiliar with the concept, a mental map is a diagram of your town or city drawn from your own memory. The idea isn’t necessarily to be…

Why We Camped Out At Developer B.J. Turner’s House

New LA Weekly Owner Brian Calle Is Likely Even More Conservative Than You Thought

There’s Nothing Sane or Decent About Mother Jones’ Disgust For the Homeless

Stop Saying ‘NIMBY’

When it comes to the politics of urbanists and city planners, few things strike a nerve like how we use the term ‘NIMBY’. It’s urbanism’s favorite word, and like an alcoholic clutching a bottle, those in the field have a tendency to lash out at anyone who suggests we might want to put it down.

Racial Violence in Liberal Los Angeles

White People 4 Black Lives — Los Angeles Mayor Protects Police Chief: Community Demands #FireBeck

Streetcars are Built For Development, Not Transportation