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This Tax Loop Hole Helps Commercial Landlords Keep Vacant Stores and Vacant Lots
In California, property taxes are kept low which is good for homeowners. However, commercial and industrial landlords enjoy these same...
Chris La Farge
Sep 14, 20205 min read
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LA County’s COVID-19 Cases May Have Peaked
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has been reporting new cases of COVID-19 cases and deaths almost daily since March...
Chris La Farge
Apr 20, 20201 min read
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The Toilet Paper Shortage is Real but the Housing Shortage is Not
For several years, the media has hyped a housing shortage that does not exist. This false narrative stands in contrast to the real...
Chris La Farge
Apr 13, 20204 min read
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Whittierites, Election Time is Near and Our Homeless Crisis is the Top Issue
The Whittier City Council Election is on March 3rd. Homelessness is the top issue facing the City. Please ask all candidates where they...
Chris La Farge
Jan 11, 20205 min read
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Best Bargain is a Good Deal for Whittier
While some Whittierites are not excited about another dollar store opening in the old Battel's property, it's actually a very good thing...
Chris La Farge
Oct 30, 20193 min read
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Here's a Quick Guide to Finding Out Which Zone You Are In and Which Whittier You Are In
Municipal land use planning controls how real property is used and designed. In California, this starts with the general plan. All...
Chris La Farge
Jul 14, 20195 min read
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It's Obvious: The Time is Now
Last year, a homeless encampment went up at Parnell Park. This year, a second homeless encampment appeared on the Whittier Boulevard...
Chris La Farge
Apr 9, 20195 min read
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The Trump Presidency: It's Like The Truman Show But with a Few Differences
Since reality TV star Donald Trump first announced he was running for president nearly four years ago up through the present day, the...
Chris La Farge
Jan 22, 20197 min read
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During Fall and Christmas, Whittier Becomes Both Ye Friendly Towne and Ye Merry Towne
One hundred years plus since members of the Society of Friends founded Whittier, traditions of friendliness and kindness continue. Each...
Chris La Farge
Dec 21, 20184 min read
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In Whittier, Retailers Come and Go, But Sometimes, Retail Spaces Just Go. Which Space Will Go Next?
With the arrival of the Christmas and Holiday Shopping Season, the media pays close attention to the retail industry. In this fourth...
Chris La Farge
Nov 20, 20186 min read
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Southern Californians: Visit Historic Whittier
Located near the geographic center of Southern California, Whittier is accessible to 19 million potential visitors. Founded in 1887, Ye...
Chris La Farge
Oct 22, 20187 min read
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With New Leadership, Rio Hondo College Can Become a Launch Pad for the 21st Century's Workforce
Rio Hondo College is a two-year transfer college and vocational school with good academics and training programs. However, new...
Chris La Farge
Sep 19, 20185 min read
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Dear Whittier: Even if We Use Our Retail Space, We May Still Lose It
In this third installment of my series taking a critical look at the Whittier Boulevard Specific Plan, I explain why a few of our stores...
Chris La Farge
Sep 6, 20187 min read
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Council Members, Comments, and Whittier Boulevard's Future
This is the second installment in my series taking a critical look at the Whittier Boulevard Specific Plan and it’s role in the 2018...
Chris La Farge
Aug 7, 20186 min read
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Despite All of the Recent Attacks that Have Weakened It, Our Republic Endures
To commemorate our Independence Day, I offer my thoughts on the national political picture. Last Friday, Bill Maher had liberal...
Chris La Farge
Jul 4, 20186 min read
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The Picoville Planner: Approved and Not Approved Last Month
In this post, I showcase the June 2018 edition of my monthly newsletter, the Picoville Planner. In each edition, I concisely cover the...
Chris La Farge
Jun 27, 20181 min read
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Don’t Believe the Hype: There’s No Housing Shortage
In this post, I turn to economics in order to assess the actual state of our regional housing market. Over the last few years, news...
Chris La Farge
May 30, 20187 min read
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Controversies and Consequences on Whittier Boulevard
This is the first in a series taking a critical look at the Whittier Boulevard Specific Plan and it’s role in the 2018 Whittier City...
Chris La Farge
May 7, 20188 min read
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Thanks for Stopping By!
Welcome to my blog. I will post informational and opinion pieces here in my areas of interest: urban planning, economic development,...
Chris La Farge
Apr 7, 20181 min read
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