I’m howling into the hills (the Hollywood Hills)
Hollywood is one of Los Angeles' greatest economic and cultural assets, yet it's missing from the conversation about our city's future. While cities around the world invest in bold revitalization strategies, Hollywood already has the talent, private investment, and infrastructure to lead. What's missing is the vision and political will to bring it all together.
Hollywood Boulevard Made the Honor Roll. City Hall Flunked Stewardship.
Hollywood Boulevard is a nationally recognized historic district and one of the world's most iconic destinations, yet Los Angeles has allowed it to deteriorate through years of neglect and failed leadership. With millions of visitors, struggling businesses, and enormous untapped economic potential, Hollywood deserves more than photo opportunities and empty promises. In this CityWatch opinion piece, I examine the economic cost of City Hall's failure to protect and invest in Hollywood—and why restoring the Boulevard must become a civic priority.
Hollywood's Brand Died on Hollywood Boulevard. Here's How We Can Change That.
Hollywood is one of the most recognizable brands in the world, yet its most famous street has lost the creative energy that made it extraordinary. In this guest column for The Hollywood Reporter, I argue that redesigning sidewalks isn't enough. We need to bring artists, theaters, music, innovative businesses, and neighborhood life back to the Boulevard. From creative-economy investment and public-private partnerships to new cultural spaces and Olympic opportunities, Hollywood has everything it needs for a comeback. What's missing is the commitment to make it happen.