Click here<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n \n The Port of Los Angeles has announced long-term of on- and off-ramps near the Vincent Thomas Bridge as part of the SR 47 Interchange Project.\u00a0<\/p>\n Starting Monday, Aug. 18, the northbound I-110 on-ramp at Harbor Boulevard and the southbound SR 47 off-ramp at Harbor Boulevard will be closed to facilitate construction of new roadway and ramps. The new northbound on-ramp to I-110 and southbound off-ramp to SR 47 are slated to open November 2025, as well as a realigned Knoll Drive.<\/p>\n Find out more here: portofla.org\/sr47<\/a>.<\/p>\n Here’s what we’re reading this week:<\/strong><\/p>\n \n A second act for empty office space? How skyscrapers in downtown L.A. could ease the housing crisis <\/strong><\/a>“Buildings potentially would have more value as apartments or condominiums and could make a dent in expected tax losses. Converting just 10 big office buildings to housing would boost their combined assessed property value over a decade by $12 billion, adding $46 million in tax revenue and creating more than 3,800 residential units, the report said.” (LA Times)<\/p>\n DA files new corruption charges against Los Angeles councilmember Curren Price<\/a> “Price has been councilmember for L.A.\u2019s Ninth District since 2013, and was previously charged in 2023 with 10 felony public corruption-related charges, including embezzlement, perjury and conflict of interest.” (KTLA)<\/p>\n Stoner Park Crosswalk Saga Draws Attention to L.A.\u2019s Transportation Safety Dysfunction<\/a> “The story of West L.A. activists creating DIY crosswalks to a popular park caught their Councilmembers’ attention and shamed the city into making permanent improvements” (Streetsblog LA)<\/p>\n In a battle over green space, Long Beach City Council OKs development of vacant lot near LA River<\/a> “Environmentalists and some local residents have fought the project since it was first proposed in 2020, pushing for the land to instead be turned into a park.” (LB Post)<\/p>\n \n Tesla Diner Drops Most Menu Options And Cuts Hours Just Weeks After Opening, Surprising No One<\/a> (Jalopnik)<\/p>\n Norwalk lifts moratorium on emergency shelters as part of settlement discussions with state<\/a> “Norwalk was sued by the state in November, after the city council issued a moratorium to temporarily stop the development of new emergency shelters and transitional housing. The state argued the moratorium violates multiple state housing laws, including the Housing Crisis Act, which prohibits cities from restricting housing development.” (Norwalk Patriot)<\/p>\n Eyes on the Street: New Armadillo-Type Bike Lane Delineators on Adams<\/a> “LADOT recently installed hard-plastic delineators on Adams Boulevard and on Spring Street. They’re already reducing some dangerous driving behavior.” (Streetsblog LA)<\/p>\n Airbnb pushes \u2018Save Our Services\u2019 campaign for more short-term rentals in LA<\/a> “Members of the coalition include chambers of commerce, labor unions and community groups, according to the campaign\u2019s website. Missing from that literature is the name of the company organizing and funding the campaign: Airbnb.” (LAist)<\/p>\n \n Culver City meets Venice! This CicLAvia Presented by Metro<\/a> “On Sunday, August 17; between 9 a.m. \u2013 4 p.m. CicLAvia will hold a car-free open streets, active transportation and good health through car-free streets. CicLAvia-Culver City meets Venice connects Culver City, Mar Vista, and Venice, welcoming everyone of all ages and abilities to enjoy this day-long 6.75-mile pop-up park. Always free, you can enjoy the day by walking, jogging, biking, skating, or simply spectating at CicLAvia. Participants can show up anywhere along the route between 9am until 4pm.” (CC Observer)<\/p>\n Link and Drink: The Militant\u2019s Metrolink Beer Map!<\/a> “Effective July 1st, Metrolink, Southern California\u2019s commuter rail system, simplified their fare structure, now offering a Day Pass ($15 on weekdays, $10 on weekends), a $5 L.A. Zone Day Pass for unlimited travel within eight stations in the central Los Angeles area, plus discounts for seniors and veterans. All of this being designed to promote Metrolink as something more than just a work commute option, but rather another option for getting around in general. The Militant will drink to that!” (Militant Angeleno)<\/p>\n LA, Bay Area well positioned with Opportunity Zone 2.0 program<\/a> “California leads the country in tracts of land available for tax breaks” (TRDLA)<\/p>\n \n Louis Naidorf, architect behind L.A.\u2019s iconic Capitol Records Building, dies at 96<\/a> “Though best known for the enduring Los Angeles landmark, which opened its doors in 1956 and was officially designated a Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument in 2006, Naidorf\u2019s legacy spans far beyond the legendary circular tower, which was the world\u2019s first round office building.” (LA Times)<\/p>\n Follow us on social media:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n Twitter<\/a>\u00a0\/\u00a0Facebook<\/a> \/ LinkedIn<\/a> \/ Threads<\/a> \/ Instagram<\/a> \/ Bluesky<\/a><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1755357549_553_unnamed.jpg\")
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\nAerial view of Vincent Thomas Bridge in San Pedro shows existing southbound SR 47 off-ramp at Harbor Blvd.Port of Los Angeles<\/p>\n<\/a>
\nStreet-level view of 1055 7th StreetWikimedia Commons<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/018_20250714_DJI_0773.jpg\")
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\nAerial view looking northwestGary Leonard<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/ciclavia_Culver_City_meets_Venice_081725_digital_comms_route_map_website_homepage_1200x800.jpg\")
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\nCulver City meets Venice – Scheduled for August 17CicLAVia<\/p>\n<\/a>
\nView of the Capitol Records Building in HollywoodShutterstock<\/p>\n