Hey there! My name is Alissa. I’m a writer, a gelato-eater, and a walker in LA.
You can learn more about who I am, what I write, why I walk, and even see where I live and work. In 2010 I was honored to be named as an USC/Annenberg Getty Arts Journalism fellow. You also might like this talk I gave about how to do the work you love.
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I regularly write about design, architecture, cities, transportation and walking for several publications. You can read my latest stories here, or clicking on the publication will take you to all my articles for that publication. You can also read my favorite stories from 2011 and 2010.
- Dwell: Self Preservation
How a pair of intrepid Angelenos restored Rudolph Schindler’s iconic Bubeshko Apartments. - Fast Company: Mad for Madison
Why tech startups—and the people who run them—are crazy for the Wisconsin capital. - LA Weekly: Flattened L.A.
Can a penny-pressing machine by Diane Meyer save Los Angeles architecture? - Wired: XOXO Loves Tech
A new Portland conference launches and breaks all the records—and the rules. - GOOD: Car-free Freedom
Does surrendering your automobile in L.A. make you feel helpless or more independent? - KCET Food: Kickstarting Restaurants
Some of L.A.'s most popular food experiences are being funded by people just like you. - Designers and Books: Summer Reading
Four design books for poolside reading that are light but not fluffy.
- Dwell: Self Preservation
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- Design East of La Brea is a monthly design event I co-host with Haily Zaki, Marissa Gluck and Erin Cullerton. Almost always east of La Brea. Learn more about past de Labs and sign up for our monthly newsletter.
Category Archives: Core77
Walking the walk
Last month, I was tapped by my dear friend Valerie Casey to participate in the Designers Accord/Core77 “Sustainability in 7” series. They asked seven designers, writers, and thinkers to pass along seven things anyone needs to know about sustainability. I’m … Continue reading
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Real estate bust
I was asked to write a column this month for my good friends at Core77 and I knew it would be the perfect opportunity to report on the extremely inspiring panel I saw when I was in Madrid about alternative … Continue reading
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Hack 2 Work with Core77
That lonely aimless feeling you felt yesterday was more than the sloth of Labor Day leaving your body. Everyone who had something to look forward to in life went back to school, while you just dragged yourself into the same … Continue reading
Compostmodern Live!
I totally should have posted this earlier today, but I was too busy plundering the Ferry Building to put together non-food thoughts. All day tomorrow I’ll be liveblogging Compostmodern on Core77 which means you can play along at home with … Continue reading
Elena Manferdini at SCI-Arc for Core77
After recording plenty of audio interviews, my first Straight to Video production for my good friends at Core77 features the delightful Elena Manferdini and her elegant MERLETTI<inter>LACE installation at SCI-Arc. If you haven’t seen it yet, it’s up until May … Continue reading
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