New York City and Los Angeles once represented the extremes of American culture. Now they've become equally bland, writes Patrick Moore.
"New York City and L.A. were once charged elements sparking creativity. But the distance between these two culture capitals has collapsed... Having lived in New York and Los Angeles for a decade each, I claim both cities. I take no pleasure in seeing New York's culture wither and I find myself grasping to hold on to the secret parts of L.A. that brought me here. We all feel the need for that place that is authentic, inspiring and uniquely matched to the rhythms of our soul. Neither New York or Los Angeles is that place for me anymore, and I refuse to accept New Angeles as my home."
Thanks to Chris Steins
FULL STORY: When East Joins West, You Get 'New Angeles'
Pennsylvania Mall Conversion Bill Passes House
If passed, the bill would promote the adaptive reuse of defunct commercial buildings.
Planning for Accessibility: Proximity is More Important than Mobility
Accessibility-based planning minimizes the distance that people must travel to reach desired services and activities. Measured this way, increased density can provide more total benefits than increased speeds.
World's Largest Wildlife Overpass In the Works in Los Angeles County
Caltrans will soon close half of the 101 Freeway in order to continue construction of the Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing near Agoura Hills in Los Angeles County.
Eviction Looms for Low-Income Tenants as Rent Debt Rises
Nonprofit housing operators across the country face almost $10 billion in rent debt.
Brightline West Breaks Ground
The high-speed rail line will link Las Vegas and the Los Angeles area.
Colorado Bans No-Fault Evictions
In most cases, landlords must provide a just cause for evicting tenants.
City of Costa Mesa
Licking County
Barrett Planning Group LLC
HUD's Office of Policy Development and Research
Mpact Transit + Community
HUD's Office of Policy Development and Research
Tufts University, Department of Urban and Environmental Policy & Planning
City of Universal City TX
ULI Northwest Arkansas
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