
New York PostSig. 3OpinionCultureEconomyHousing
Why I’m opting out of LA’s luxury trend — and it’s not just about the cost
A Los Angeles writer argues against the city’s premiumization of everyday places, from coffee shops to taco stands, and defends affordable, unpretentious community spots. She points to the Norms diner fight and Heart’s Coffee Shop closure to illustrate how ordinary places are both valued and economically fragile. She urges Los Angeles to build and change while preserving room for unoptimized, accessible places.










