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Cities are getting serious about ending pedestrian fatalities, but their efforts sidestep equity issues and fail to elevate community partners with the agency to enact real change.  Several organizations in Los Angeles are pioneering innovative ways to engage communities in the civic engagement process. By Markie...

After a year of learning urban planning and transportation safety concepts, taking to the streets to conduct walk audits, and surveying their classmates for their observations on conditions on five East L.A. corridors, Ms. Tenorio's 11th grade class will be showcasing their proposed enhancements to...

The Call for Fellows is now closed. Thanks to all who applied! ****** Public Matters is seeking Fellows for its Urban Futures Lab Program. The Lab is a two-year paid fellowship training and mentorship program geared towards young adults of color ages 18-26 from under-resourced communities in...

A small selection of images of Urban Futures Lab Fellows Andy Alvarez, Chris Barahona, Shirley Ramirez, and Omar Vargas during the fellowship – participating in learning modules, facilitating Supper Clubs, and and leading project-based work for Greetings from East L.A., Hidden Hi Fi, Pedal2Parks, and...

August, September and October were busy months for our second round of Vision Zero LA activations along Temple Street. The Slow Jams criss-crossed the corridor, drawing particular attention to the traffic safety conditions at local schools. Community conversations highlighted the concerns of parents, students, teachers...