L.A. is finally separating food waste from trash. Will residents embrace composting? Cynthia HirschhornAugust 18, 2022Los Angeles, cities, climate, environment, civic engagement
It was once the nation’s largest trash heap. Now it’ll be an inspirational L.A. County park Cynthia HirschhornAugust 18, 2022Los Angeles, cities, environment, park, civic engagement, civic space
1 million square feet of L.A. roads are being covered with solar-reflective paint Cynthia HirschhornAugust 17, 2022Los Angeles, cities, climate, urban design
New 6th Street Viaduct officially opens to the public Cynthia HirschhornJuly 10, 2022infrastructure, art, cities, Los Angeles
Dramatic new 6th Street Bridge opens, delivering a ‘love letter’ to Los Angeles Cynthia HirschhornJuly 9, 2022art, infrastructure, cities, Los Angeles
A New Elevated Park Offers a Blueprint to Cooling Cities Cynthia HirschhornJune 1, 2022park, cities, urban planning
How Chicago Is Helping Residents Coexist With Urban Wildlife Cynthia HirschhornApril 27, 2022cities, environment
How Cities Are Using Digital Twins Like a SimCity for Policymakers Cynthia HirschhornApril 5, 2022technology, cities
The Dutch city testing the future of urban life Cynthia HirschhornApril 4, 2022urban design, global, cities
‘The mother lode’: Cities and counties across America clamor for slice of new infrastructure funds Cynthia HirschhornFebruary 1, 2022infrastructure, cities
Some fear the L.A. River could dry up as cities look to recycle more wastewater Cynthia HirschhornFebruary 1, 2022environment, cities, Los Angeles, climate
Winning Innovations From the Global Mayors Challenge Cynthia HirschhornJanuary 18, 2022global, cities, innovation
They’re building a 15-minute city from scratch in the Utah desert Cynthia HirschhornJanuary 15, 2022cities, urban planning
Boston’s New Mayor Tries a Different Tack on Homelessness Cynthia HirschhornJanuary 13, 2022cities, housing
Bringing Pocket Parks to ‘Kid Success Neighborhoods’ in Detroit Cynthia HirschhornDecember 16, 2021cities, equity, youth
What U.S. Mayors Are Really Worried About Guest UserNovember 30, 2021cities, public health, education
What Designers of Video Game Cities Understand About Real Cities Guest UserNovember 13, 2021cities, urban planning, urban design, technology
Poor neighborhoods bear the brunt of extreme heat, ‘legacies of racist decision-making’ Cynthia HirschhornOctober 28, 2021environment, cities, Los Angeles