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    Design and Architecture

    Artist evictions

    The Ghost Ship fire in Oakland has launched a nationwide wave of evictions for artists who either live or work in un-permitted warehouse spaces. DnA visits Big Art Factory, where about 70 artists have been told to leave after city inspectors visited the site.

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    By Frances Anderton • Dec 20, 2016 • 1 min read

    The Ghost Ship fire in Oakland has launched a nationwide wave of evictions for artists who either live or work in un-permitted warehouse spaces. DnA visits Big Art Factory, where about 70 artists have been told to leave after city inspectors visited the site. LA city officials say they're balancing the need for affordable spaces with the safety of residents. Are developers leveraging the fire to clear the way for high-end developments?

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    Artist evictions; should a mid-century bank be saved?
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    3. 23:54Bette Jane Cohen remembered
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      Frances Anderton

      architecture critic and author

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      Avishay Artsy

      Producer, DnA: Design and Architecture

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      Mike Feuer

      LA city attorney, candidate in 2022 LA mayoral race

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      Shana Nys Dambrot

      art critic and curator

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    Artist evictions; should a mid-century bank be saved?
    1. 0:00Artist evictionsYou’re reading this
    2. 11:55Should a mid-century bank be saved?
    3. 23:54Bette Jane Cohen remembered
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