Alissa Walker
A writer, a gelato-eater and a walker in LA. Follow her at @gelatobaby
Designers, the By the City/For the City competition is looking for your responses to over 500 ideas for improving New York City. Deadline is July 14.
Designers, Contribute Your Ideas for NYC
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