Features
Research
L.A. Housing: Racism, skyrocketing prices and now a homeless crisis
How housing has shaped the landscape of Los Angeles. And vice versa
Table Talk
Frank Gehry on the Life of Cities
Visionary and humanitarian, Frank Gehry creates buildings and neighborhoods that serve people and satisfy souls
Research
Homeless Prevention
The best way to address homelessness may be to prevent it. But how to do that?
Profile
Bob Hertzberg on the Big Issues
“What’s the problem you’re trying to solve? What does the research say about how to get there? And then how do you convince people?”
Research
The Evangelist of Parking
UCLA’s Donald Shoup has led a revolution in the way we think about parking
Table Talk
James Fallows: America Up Close
James and Deborah Fallows traveled America to examine the strength of its towns and cities. They report back.
Research
Special Report: Long Beach Faces Climate Change
One city’s efforts to move beyond debate over climate change and begin preparing for its effects
Research
Special Report: The Video
A look at the story, in video, behind the efforts by Long Beach to address climate change
Sketches
Landscape
California Paradox: Drought by the sea
Facing a critical drought, California considers the costs and benefits of desalination
Landscape
L.A. Grapples With Homelessness, Not Always Well
A case-study in Los Angeles’ struggle to address homelessness
Landscape
Time Running on California’s Water Future
As time runs out on his governorship, Jerry Brown tries to complete a long effort to re-do California’s water system.
Landscape
Los Angeles Pursues 2024 Olympics
Down to two finalists in the campaign for the 2024 Summer Olympics: Los Angeles and Paris.
Editor's Note
California and the Changing Climate
Blueprint looks at the future of water in California.
Landscape
Mark Gold: Grand Challenge for a Proven Advocate
Mark Gold, once of Heal the Bay, bring his advocacy skills to UCLA’s Grand Challenge.
Landscape
New York’s Water Troubles
New York doesn’t face California’s drought, but it has water troubles of its own.
