Tag: los angeles
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If you live in California, you’re going to compost this year
As of January 1, 2022, California residents are required to separate food waste and throw it away in organic waste green bins, which will be composted or turned into bio-fuel due to a new law signed last year. Restaurants, hospitals and supermarkets are also required to reduce 20% of their food waste by donating un-spoiled…
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Almanac II
2021 was an insane year to create, publish, and distribute a book about urban farming to a niche audience. But then again, is there a “normal” year to choose to create an almanac in this day and age? It turned out to be an insanely gratifying project that created new friendships, raised hundreds of dollars…
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Planner Profile #007
In this PP, I’m honored to introduce the she grows cities community to Beatris Megerdichian, who is an all-around, bona-fide badass urban planner. See below for our full conversation about transportation planning in Southern California. Name: Beatris MegerdichianAge: 29Career: Transit Planner at Gold Coast Transit District Location: Los Angeles, CALinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bmegerdi How did you decide to…
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Why I’m writing an almanac
Traditionally, a farmer’s almanac contained data and resources for agricultural purposes. The book contained weather pattern predictions, tips on what to grow when, as well as timely information about improvements in agricultural technology. Growing up, I would run to the Scholastic book fair in my elementary school’s library to order the books I had circled…
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Planner Profile #006
It’s been a while since the last PP- the bulk of my time has been spent in meetings, researching, and conducting site visits for my Urban Farmer’s Almanac project. So I’m excited to introduce you all to Isabel Qi, a coastal planner in Los Angeles who is making ~waves~ Name: Isabel QiAge: 25Location: Los AngelesCurrent…
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field trips #001: SOW
During one of the hottest weekends of the summer, I found myself driving up the 5 freeway to Arleta with my mask and thermos filled with ice water ready to go. I found myself in a residential community just a half mile away from the freeway exit. Nestled in the corner of the neighborhood, SOW…
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2021 Sustainability Almanac Project
Click here to take the COMMUNITY SURVEY! Good morning! I’m so excited to share this BIG ANNOUNCEMENT with you all. In partnership with Sustain Our World, I will be writing a Sustainability Almanac for the Los Angeles region and releasing it for FREE in 2021. Traditionally, an almanac is an annual publication that serves as…
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Planner Profile #5
Continuing to celebrate P R I D E in P L A N N I N G this month, we sat down to chat with Richard, who is currently working for LADOT and always creating art by exploring space and dance! Name: Richard Jose AvilesAge: 28IG: soynalgonaLocation: Los AngelesCurrent employer: Los Angeles Department of Transportation–Vision…