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Jon Christensen
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Teaching and doing research on environmental equity and access at UCLA, among other things.
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Feels like summer here....
February 26, 2025 at 10:46 PM
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I'm so sorry I'm going to miss this because of my bike accident this week.
February 1, 2025 at 3:06 AM
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The gondola's CEQA analysis was challenged in court by the LA Parks Alliance, but struck down by a judge.

For yesterday's story I spoke to Jon Christensen, founder of the LA Parks Alliance, who says their appeal is in process and a trial could happen next year

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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
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December 21, 2024 at 6:09 PM
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"There was no opportunity for community members to voice their concerns other than a form that asked them to list the concessions they wanted in exchange for the gondola permanently ruining the park."

Here's that form: lastatehistoricparkgpa.com/pdf/Forms/LA...

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Los Angeles State Historic Park (LASHP) General Plan Amendment Public Meeting - Fall/Winter 2024 Share Your Thoughts Do you have ideas or suggestions you’d like the team to consider as the General Plan Amendment is developed? In particular, we are looking for your input on topics such as: • Improvements between Metro A Line (Blue) Station and the Park (e.g., shade structures, seating) • Mobility Hub (e.g., first/last mile multi-modal options, such as a bike share program) • Park Amenities (e.g., concessions, restrooms) • Park Infrastructure and enhancements (for example, trash receptacles, lighting, signage, etc.) • Chinatown/State Park Station Design Inspired by Adjacent Neighborhood Culture and History • Station Artwork (including utilization of local artists) • Access (for example, park hours, disabled access) • Interpretation and Education Opportunities that would Enhance the Diverse Visitor Community’s Understanding and Appreciation of the Culture and History of the Park and Adjacent Neighborhoods • Hardscape and Landscape Improvements at the Park Entrance (for example, integration of historic pavers and tree and other landscape plantings) • LASHP pedestrian and bicycle bridge • Additional opportunities for Park access • Programming and coordination with Special Events • Construction impacts Share Your Thoughts Are there other topics you’d like the team to consider as the General Plan Amendment is developed?
December 21, 2024 at 6:04 PM