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Up in the air

When we said "car-free" games, we also meant flying cars

Alissa Walker May 16, 2025

Trump's games

What if the world doesn't come?

If millions of international visitors do, in fact, come to LA, it will be at their own peril

Alissa Walker May 10, 2025

Torched Talks

Torched Talks with LA Commons' Karen Mack

What's planned for arts and culture in 2028? Join us at Friday, May 23 at noon on Zoom

Alissa Walker May 6, 2025

Festival Trail

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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

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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