
Reimagining the Los Angeles River (Preview)
Preview: Season 5 Episode 1 | 30sVideo has Closed Captions
The L.A. River is reimagined through explorations of history, hydrology, and architecture.
The L.A. River is reimagined through explorations of history, hydrology, and architecture. Designs by local visionaries hope to transform the channel in new ways that benefit both the environment and people. But some residents along the river wonder if these changes will bring more harm than good to their communities.
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Reimagining the Los Angeles River (Preview)
Preview: Season 5 Episode 1 | 30sVideo has Closed Captions
The L.A. River is reimagined through explorations of history, hydrology, and architecture. Designs by local visionaries hope to transform the channel in new ways that benefit both the environment and people. But some residents along the river wonder if these changes will bring more harm than good to their communities.
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The L.A. River is one of the largest infrastructure projects in the U.S. and after seventy years, new visions are reimagining it for a greener tomorrow.
-The payoff for the whole thing is incredible.
-But can we do this without displacing the communities who call the river home?
-If we do nothing, it will have beautiful green space and there will also be no people of color.
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A Century of L.A. River History
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Clip: S5 Ep1 | 1m 15s | The L.A. River's reputation has evolved, from raging waterway to industrial corridor. (1m 15s)
Frank Gehry Designs SELA Platform Parks and Cultural Center
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Clip: S5 Ep1 | 3m 12s | Frank Gehry's team has proposed a cultural center and platform parks in South Gate. (3m 12s)
L.A. River: What Would Happen if Concrete is Removed?
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Clip: S5 Ep1 | 5m 24s | How realistic is the dream of a 51-mile connected green space along the L.A. River? (5m 24s)
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