If you own property in Los Angeles, the concrete that connects your driveway to the street, the sidewalk that welcomes visitors, and the curb that frames your frontage all sit on land you don’t actually own. That land is the public right-of-way, and any construction there—even a minor repair—requires a specific City approval known as…
Author: Driss El-Mekki
Casablanca native who traded civil-engineering blueprints for world travel and wordcraft. From rooftop gardens in Bogotá to fintech booms in Tallinn, Driss captures stories with cinematic verve. He photographs on 35 mm film, reads Arabic calligraphy, and never misses a Champions League kickoff.