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Theater project explores Jordan Downs, public housing, and gentrification
The Jordan Downs housing project in Watts has a long history dating back to the 1940s. It’s currently undergoing a billion dollar redevelopment.
By Madeleine Brand • • 1 min readThe Jordan Downs housing project in Watts has a long history dating back to the 1940s. It’s currently undergoing a billion dollar redevelopment. A new theater project called “A Jordan Downs Illumination” uses interviews, installations, walking tours, and audience participation to tell the history of Jordan Downs.
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The full episode
3 of 5Ambitious housing bill SB 50 gets shelved until next year- 0:00Controversial state housing plan gets pulled from a vote
- 6:20Remembering famed architect I.M. Pei
- 15:37Theater project explores Jordan Downs, public housing, and gentrificationYou’re reading this
- 27:27‘Trial By Fire’ is based on a true story, but is it accurate?
- 41:40Are fans happy about the Lakers’ new coach?