The no-build (until-we-need-to-build-something-fast) games

LA could leverage this ordinance to make it easier to create new public spaces, public bathrooms, and even public housing leading up to 2028

Alissa Walker Dec 20, 2024

Hot links

Expo Park is so not ready for its close up

The headlines that trumpet a "$350 million makeover" for Expo Park ahead of 2028 are flat-out misleading

Alissa Walker Dec 11, 2024

Czars in motion

Paul's boutique

With less than 3.5 years until the opening ceremonies, the termed-out council president emeritus is taking on a new megaevent department, a new role, and a whole lot of city baggage

Alissa Walker Dec 5, 2024

Festival Trail

3 articles

Torched Talks

Torched Talks with the Festival Trail's Chris Torres

Grab an afternoon snack and join us live on Zoom on October 7 for the next Torched Talks

Alissa Walker Sep 30, 2024

Dozens of concrete benches for the 1984 Olympics are lined up outside the Coliseum in LA's Expo Park

Legacy improvements

Making concrete plans

Talking to UCLA's Juan Matute about this year's Lake Arrowhead Symposium and how LA can leverage megaevents to create lasting public benefits

Alissa Walker Sep 3, 2024

A rendering showing a railway converted into a small park with people walking, biking, and eating from a taco truck

The walkable games

Here's what LA's "car-free" games could look like

Now which LA officials will step up to pledge their commitment?

Alissa Walker Aug 1, 2024