The Urbanist Agenda Los Angeles Deserves Better (with Ellory Smith)
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Dec 27, 2024 
In this engaging conversation, Ellory Smith, Director of Outreach and Organizing for Streets For All Los Angeles, lends her unique perspective as both a transport advocate and comedian. She highlights the urgent need to shift from LA's notorious car culture to sustainable mobility options, while also discussing the transformative role of public spaces and libraries. Ellory emphasizes the importance of community involvement in shaping safer, healthier environments for families and children's safety, all while infusing humor into the serious topic of urbanism.
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Ellery's Comedy Background
- Ellory Smith, a stand-up comedian and TV writer, worked on Robot Chicken for seven seasons.
- She's proud of her Emmy nominations and values the collaborative nature of stop-motion animation.
Streets for All's Mission
- Streets for All advocates for improved mobility and reduced traffic-related health problems in Los Angeles.
- They believe that car culture normalizes pollution and traffic violence.
Los Angeles: A Biker's Paradise Lost
- Jason, the host, lived in Sunnyvale, California, and found it boring despite the sunny weather.
- He points out Los Angeles's perfect weather is ideal for biking but tragically underutilized.
