Streetcar
Evening Island Picnic and Stroll on a Former Streetcar Route
[ August 14, 2009; 8:00 pm; ] Most parks and beaches are closed but pedestrian accessible islands are open anytime to hang out as long as you don’t interfere with any substantial government interest such as traffic safety. A small group of us met on a triangular island in Carthay Circle for an evening picnic. This island has a couple of benches [...]
Island Pa…
[ October 26, 2008; 11:00 am; ] Today I met with Alaine Azcona and Jason Neville on an island on San Vicente. Alaine lives nearby and works around the corner at the Makey apartments where she directs the UFI fellowship. Jason, who is an urban planner with the CRA, used to live in the area and I have driven through it countless [...]
Forms of Permission – Eagle Rock Music Festival
Islands of LA was invited to participate in the Eagle Rock Music festival. This street music festival began several years ago along Colorado Blvd in Eagle Rock. Initially, it was an informal festival but over the years it has grown more official. Now, the Colorado Blvd is closed for several blocks, tons of bands play [...]