The complicated process to preserve LA’s landmarks

May. 08, 2024 Los Angeles

Actor Chris Pratt razed an architecturally significant house. Another wealthy homeowner wants to demolish Marilyn Monroe’s former home. What are LA’s historic preservation rules?

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Credits

Guest:

Adrian Scott Fine - president and CEO of the Los Angeles Conservancy

Host:

Madeleine Brand

Producers:

Sarah Sweeney, Angie Perrin, Amy Ta, Brian Hardzinski, Bennett Purser, Nihar Patel, Zeke Reed, Eddie Sun

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