Alissa Walker

urbanism editor, Curbed

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Urbanism Editor at Curbed; former Urbanism Editor for Gizmodo; design writer for publications like Fast Company, Dwell, Wired, Details, LA Weekly, Los Angeles Times; co-founder of design east of La Brea, an organization that produces design events in Los Angeles; design journalist for DnA: Design and Architecture

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Many small businesses in Los Angeles County have been forced to assess whether they can weather the storm of the pandemic.

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LA Metro is expecting almost $300 million more in revenue than it expected, thanks to sales tax money.

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LA Metro is expecting almost $300 million more in revenue than it expected, thanks to sales tax money.

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