How FIFA privatized your public pool

This isn't like rebranding a soccer field for the weekend. When it gets hot, Angelenos rely on pools to survive

Alissa Walker Jul 10, 2026

Hydration break

This is my ode to public H₂O

Alissa Walker Jul 2, 2026

As we reach the midpoint of our World Cup journey, here's my survey of the best of LA's celebratory urbanism

Alissa Walker Jun 29, 2026

3 articles

A mission statement, a calendar of events, and an invitation to help shine a light on LA's public spaces, public transit, and public benefits

Alissa Walker Jun 11, 2026

Un-TAP-ped

It's called open loop, and it's a huge deal

Alissa Walker May 22, 2026

We've got to improve the way we deliver transit information before millions more people get here

Alissa Walker Mar 19, 2026