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Why Building a Crosswalk in LA Is Kafkaesque

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Briefings

A live podcast discussion with Bill McBride and Zach Lasry examines LA's crosswalk construction challenges, citing a 2026 Bloomberg report on AI data centers. McBride noted his role in financial blogging, while Lasry highlighted Melrose Hill's development. The panel discussed sourcing construction components and potential self-driving car impacts on parking, though specific timelines and exact costs remain unconfirmed.

Key points

• Bill McBride is credited with helping invent financial blogging through his Calculated Risk newsletter, which predicted the 2008 housing bubble.
• Zach Lasry is developing Melrose Hill, described as one of LA's hottest new neighborhoods, though specific construction costs are not provided.

Context and limitations

The discussion covers crosswalk construction difficulties and potential self-driving car impacts on parking, but specific timelines, exact costs, and detailed construction component sourcing challenges remain unconfirmed.

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