Elijah Chiland
Reporter
Elijah has been at Curbed since 2016. He writes about transportation, housing, and occasionally the weather.
How hot, exactly, is LA going to get?
Don’t be fooled by this year’s mild weather—blistering heat waves will likely become a lot more frequent.
Colorful ‘halos’ memorialize victims of LA’s deadly traffic crashes
The rainbow discs refract overhead sunlight, creating halos on the sidewalk. "We hope the Rainbow Halo project inspires people to join us in advocating for... slower speeds and safer behavior," the mother of one victim says.
Here’s the route for CicLAvia’s open streets festival in Hollywood
Streets will be closed to cars for 6.5 miles, from East Hollywood to West Hollywood.
Renovated midcentury post and beam seeks $2M in the 90210
Built in 1958, it’s got vintage wood paneling and an updated kitchen.
Number of LA residents dealing with commute times over 90 minutes surges
More than 150,000 people in LA County spend three hours traveling to-and-from work.
$806M contract will bring the Gold Line to Pomona
Construction costs have forced local leaders to break the project up into two separate segments.
LA rental prices keep on rising
The average price of a one-bedroom apartment in Los Angeles County now stands at $1,755 per month.
Disco-era roller rink popping up at Union Station this month
A retro roller skating experience is coming to LA’s historic train depot.
LA on track to build more housing this year than in 2018
But permit data shows a development slump may be on the way.
Here’s what $800K buys around LA
Options include a brand new unit in Echo Park and a Spanish-style cottage in the Hollywood Hills.