Frances Anderton

Frances Anderton

architecture critic and author

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“Renewing the Dream: The Mobility Revolution and the Future of Los Angeles” is a new book about how LA is developing alternatives to getting around by cars.

Can modern transit options help redefine the dream life in LA?

“Renewing the Dream: The Mobility Revolution and the Future of Los Angeles” is a new book about how LA is developing alternatives to getting around by cars.

from Greater LA

LA’s iconic hillside stilt houses have been destroyed in many disaster movies, but in real life, they offer residents a thrilling perch in the clouds.

LA’s stilt houses attract disaster film directors, peace-seeking residents

LA’s iconic hillside stilt houses have been destroyed in many disaster movies, but in real life, they offer residents a thrilling perch in the clouds.

from Greater LA

Koreatown’s Beverly Hot Springs is a spa fed by natural hot springs. A developer has bought it and plans to build housing units and retail in its place.

Trouble in paradise: Beverly Hot Springs may be demolished

Koreatown’s Beverly Hot Springs is a spa fed by natural hot springs. A developer has bought it and plans to build housing units and retail in its place.

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