Archive for July, 2015

CicLAvia – changing the pattern of inactivity

Wednesday, July 8th, 2015

CicLAvia transforms the urban streets of Los Angeles County by temporarily removing cars and opening the streets to people who ride bikes, walk, skate, jog or use other non-motorized transport. As a result, tens of thousands of people enjoy the health benefits offered by a public space that they would not otherwise be able to access. CicLAvia is partnering with UCLA and the Rand Corporation to measure health impacts and behavioral changes that are sparked by utilizing the city in this manner.

Anaheim Packing House Sweep in Gold Nugget Awards

Friday, July 3rd, 2015
The Packing House Grand Opening with Shaheen Sadeghi.

The Packing House Grand Opening with Shaheen Sadeghi.

The Packing House, Anaheim’s innovative food hall in a restored 1919 Sunkist citrus-packing building, earned highest honors in the 52th annual Gold Nugget Awards. The Packing House, at 440 S. Anaheim Blvd, and the surrounding The Packing District in the heart of CtrCity Anaheim, took the top awards in all four categories it represented, including Commercial Project of the Year Grand Award, on June 25, 2015 in San Diego, as part of PCBC, the nation’s largest regional homebuilding exposition and conference. View full press release here.