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D.J. Waldie

D. J. Waldie (2017)

D. J. Waldie is the author of "Holy Land: A Suburban Memoir" and "Where We Are Now: Notes from Los Angeles," among other books about the social history of Southern California. He is a contributing editor for the Los Angeles Times.

D. J. Waldie (2017)
It's Doomsday for Redevelopment Agencies
But wait! There's more: the high cost of crumbling sidewalks and the low cost of the Orange Line extension.
Money
It's Not About the Grant Money
Efforts to make granstmanship more efficient miss the fundamental problem at L.A. City Hall.
Puzzled
Redistricting the Council: The Pieces Don't Add Up to a Plan
No matter how you slice it, the map of new districts boundaries is a mess.
City Hall Leaves Tens of Millions in Grant Funds Unsought
L.A. has a legacy of decentralized city government. It's also a holdover from an era when the city didn't have to be nimble. That time, at least, is long gone.
Switching to a Connection: The Limitations of Building Rail in L.A. County
The regional connector is a big deal, but Metro's rail network has all the limitations of the history it's recreating.
Wayfinding
Mapmaker's Imagination: Finding Our Way Home
Hansel and Gretel's breadcrumbs are a bad idea for finding our way home.
The End Is Near! And What Follows Redevelopment Isn't Clear
With just 14 days to go, city officials have no clear idea of what will happen following the February 1 deadline that pulls the plug on California's 400 redevelopment agencies.
Seal_of_Orange_County
Better Government by Contract
There is a middle way between big government and little cities. It began 58 years ago.
Redevelopment Is Dead, But Don't Start Singing That Song
The Wicked Witch of redevelopment is dead, but we may regret it.
Longing and Loathing in Los Angeles
The talk about L.A. is caustic more often than not.
Do You See What I See?
It isn't enough - not even much. Still, you can see the mountains again.
Competition and Environmental Risks in Ports' Future
Can our ports co-exist with environmental justice for harbor-area residents?
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