LAist: Remembering James M. Wood

Allyne Winderman

Wed, 09 Apr 2008 11:45:13 -0800

I worked with Jim Wood when I was an architect at CRA. He was an amazing visionary. He was also a kind and generous person. I have many stories of how he helped me, architecture, urban design. What impressed me most was at his funeral, it was clear that everyone there also had a story of how Jim helped them in some selfless way, without being asked. He touched many lives through his work with the unions, building downtown, creating affordable housing, and he also touched many individuals personally with his caring and generosity.

cityelf

Wed, 09 Apr 2008 11:29:38 -0800

i used to live at 7th and normandie and often wondered who james m. wood was. thanks for sharing this history and illuminating the work of someone incredible.

Schimonie

Tue, 08 Apr 2008 13:11:56 -0800

The first apartment I looked at in L.A. was on James M. Wood!

Markland

Tue, 08 Apr 2008 12:26:49 -0800

I just always heard James Wood was known for having the largest schlong in Hollywood. Now I know better.