Rethinking Public Spaces: Journalism and Advocacy in Los Angeles, USA

In this episode of The Neighbor Effect, I sit down with Joe Linton, editor at Streetsblog L.A., in the heart of Koreatown in Los Angeles. He gives a behind-the-scenes look at how the newsroom operates on a daily basis and what it takes to cover urban issues in real time.

As an advocate for the Los Angeles River and sustainable urban spaces, Joe dives into the idea that cities shouldn’t be designed for just one purpose—public spaces can and should serve multiple functions, from transportation to recreation and community building.

Produced by Urban Therapy. Join us on Instagram for behind-the-scenes photos, stories, and updates on urban initiatives worldwide.

Special thanks to our guest – Joe Linton and Streetsblog L.A.

Credits:

• Creator and host – Darya Sannikova
• Composer / Sound Mixing – Sybe
• Cover – Eleonora Nekrasova

Mentioned initiatives and organizations:

• Friends of the Los Angeles River
• L.A. Creek Freak
• CicLAvia
• Los Angeles County Bicycle Coalition
• Book written by Joe Linton - Down By the Los Angeles River