Short, sweet, and to the point.

In the all consuming narrative of the Presidential Primary, don’t overlook the down-ballot races. And whatever you do, DO NOT vote for Bloomberg.

It’s a special crossover episode where our Critical Thinking series recommends some additional voter resources!

Because eleven statewide propositions isn’t enough decisions to have to make.

If you take nothing else from our voter guides, please vote NO on Prop 6. Also, No on Prop 11 and Yes on Prop 12.

Vote YES on Prop 7 for a chance at ending our needless biannual clock-changing ritual.

No on 5, Yes on 8, Yes on 10.

Yes on Props 1, 2, 3, and 4: spending money to make our state better.

As LA’s transit agency runs out of colors to name a slew of new rail and BRT lines after, we suggest some bolder thinking.

Stories about finding remarkable design in everyday objects.

Or: what are all these propositions doing on my ballot?!

Columbine was 19 years ago, and things have only gotten worse.

The latest renderings for the LACMA redesign reveal a worrying lack of thoughtfulness in the museum's megaproject.

Because there's never a bad time to talk about making streets safe for everyone.

Our cities need safe pedestrian and bicycle spaces, protected from the dangers of motor vehicles (terrorist or otherwise).

Architecture is a Team Sport

A collection of some of the things I've been reading and listening to in the aftermath of the white supremacist violence in Charlottesville, Virginia

Why the faux-gothic facades of USC's latest mega project are such a disappointment

Feedback from actual users may be the most important form of criticism.

The third time is the charm for 2028 host-city Los Angeles, but only if Olympic organizers remember the lessons from past Games.

Examples of three critics who are expanding their role beyond the traditional architecture review.

We launch our new series collecting our favorite architecture writing with a tribute to America's most (in)famous architect.

Architecture, design (big and small), cities, and more than a little politics.

A new tower pokes through L.A.'s flat-topped skyline.