A Little Urban Inspiration for your Day…
Check out these cool examples of ways cities are activating their transit underpasses, from skateparks, to linear walking / bicycle paths, and parks. Big infrastructure meets little human.
Good News for LA!
George Lucas has selected Los Angeles for his new museum (the final decision was being made between Los Angeles and San Francisco).
SAMO's MANGo Project is Moving Along
Come out for the Community Forum tomorrow, Monday, January 9th, between 6:30PM – 8:00PM - to give your input about the next phase of the MANGo (neighborhood greenway) project on Michigan Avenue in Santa Monica.
Long Beach Bicycle Master Plan to be Presented at Planning Commission
Here LA is happy to announce that the Long Beach Bicycle Master Plan will be presented at the City's Planning Commission on Thursday, January 4th at 5:00 pm.
Job Opportunities with Here LA
Here LA is looking for bright and motivated urban designers to join our team.
Regarding the Northern Crenshaw Line Extension
Want to see the newest on the northern Crenshaw Line extension, through the City of LA and/or West Hollywood, between the Expo Line and the Red Line?
How Self-Driving Vehicles Will Transform Urban Planning & Urban Places
Lots of dreamy articles and pieces are circulating this year about the impact of self-driving vehicles on our cities.
One Big Step Forward for SoCal's First Freeway Overpass for Wildlife
We are happy to see this week that the Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority and the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy were finally successful in their effort to buy a 70+ acre area of land between the Santa Monica Mountains and Simi valley, to facilitate the construction of SoCal's first wildlife corridor over a freeway.
Here LA Wins South Park Star Award
Last night at the South Park BID's Annual Meeting, Here LA was awarded the South Park Star Award, in recognition of our urban design and planning services in the district.
Drawing Designs for 20+ Acre Site
Here LA has been selected to generate conceptual urban design alternatives for a 20+ acre sites in Central CA.
Checking Out New Spaces
We are looking for a neat studio space! Drop us a line if you know of any special spots.
New Pictures of our Santa Monica Crosswalks Installation Ribbon Cutting: Santa Monica’s ‘Embrace’
Check out some pictures from this morning's ribbon cutting for the Here LA designed crosswalk art at 2nd and Arizona (and another HD design at Ocean and Broadway).
Santa Monica Crosswalks Art Getting Installed This Week!
This morning, two of the three Here LA designed art crosswalks in Santa Monica - at Ocean and Broadway - were unveiled after an all-night install by the awesome install team!
Here LA Selected For High Speed Rail Station Area Plan
Here LA was selected as part of the AECOM team to provide urban design support and creative outreach to engage the Burbank community about changes that High Speed Rail may bring in the coming years.
Seen in L.A: Strong Opinions…
... as seen in Echo Park
Walking Tour Tonight In West Hollywood
Tonight we will be leading an architectural walking tour in West Hollywood with the Eastside Working Group, to look at what works and doesn't work in terms of urban design, building facades, and new development around the Eastside of West Hollywood.
Having Fun With Paint Shades
Today Here LA goes to the studio to check on the color mixing for the Santa Monica Crosswalks Pilot Project. Looking good!
Here LA's Shannon Davis @ USC Today
Come and hear Shannon Davis speak today about the urban design industry, trends in the field, and hot topics at USC's Urban Planning Department, Masters Program.
Choosing Final Concepts for the Santa Monica Crosswalks Pilot
Today at the final design review meeting in Santa Monica, we asked the City team to choose their top two designs.
Having Fun Walking In Glendale
Check out our new temporary pedestrian wayfinding signage around Glendale, which were installed this weekend.