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    Design and Architecture

    Can the Southland Become Water Self-Sufficient?

    LA exists thanks to imported water. But does it have to? From underground cisterns and "thirsty concrete" to expanding spreading grounds, Southland cities and water agencies are working their way towards "water self-sufficiency" -- with home owners becoming participants in management of our water.

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    By Frances Anderton • Dec 8, 2015 • 1 min read

    LA exists thanks to imported water. But does it have to? From underground cisterns and "thirsty concrete" to expanding spreading grounds, Southland cities and water agencies are working their way towards "water self-sufficiency" -- with home owners becoming participants in management of our water.

    Pico Library water cistern

    Photos by Avishay Artsy

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    Fear and Public Space; Can LA Be Water Self-Sufficient?
    1. 1:02Will Fear of Random Attack Affect the Design of Public Space?
    2. 11:31Can the Southland Become Water Self-Sufficient?You’re reading this
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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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      Art Castro

      Los Angeles Department of Water and Power

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      Deborah Weintraub

      Office of the Los Angeles City Engineer

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      Matt Petersen

      City of Los Angeles

      Culture

    The full episode

    2 of 2
    Fear and Public Space; Can LA Be Water Self-Sufficient?
    1. 1:02Will Fear of Random Attack Affect the Design of Public Space?
    2. 11:31Can the Southland Become Water Self-Sufficient?You’re reading this
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