February 2013 Archives
Parole Officer No. 2: Minnie Barton and the Crusade for Lost Women
February 8, 2013 1:30 PM
Lost Landmarks:
LAPD's second ever female officer founded halfway homes for lost women and children, paving the way for programs for at-risk youths and adults throughout Los Angeles.
Downtown Parklet Rededicates Parking Space to Pedestrians
February 8, 2013 12:30 PM
by Ed Fuentes
Writing on the Wall:
A parking spot becomes the spirit of a downtown looking for interaction between pedestrian and transportation.
How Post-Katrina New Orleans Inspired Civic Engagement
February 7, 2013 1:00 PM
Engaging Spaces:
What L.A. can learn from civic engagement projects that transformed post-Katrina New Orleans.
Green Justice:
Healthy eating and physical activity are two important determinants of human health.
Yvonne Chan: 19 Days on a Boat from Hong Kong; A Lifetime of Making a Difference in L.A.
February 7, 2013 10:00 AM
Arrival Stories:
For the life-long educator, "the City of Angels definitely embraced me, nurtured me, taught me and I am proud that they made an angel out of me!"
I Am Los Angeles:
A video portrait of a man whose dreams and determination allowed him to get off the streets and into a stable life.
The Birth and Growth of City Planning
February 4, 2013 10:00 AM
Laws That Shaped LA:
President of the American Planning Association weighs in on the two laws that set the basic foundation for city planning and zoning over 85 years ago.
LA Letters:
This week L.A. Letters salutes the talented musicians that reflect the shifting range of California seasons.

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