Design and Architecture

Capturing LA’s water, Day of the Dead

For the past century, LA has pushed rainwater and polluted urban runoff out to the ocean. Now it's trying to capture and clean that water in infrastructure that is also an attractive public space.

By Frances Anderton • Oct 30, 2018 • 28m Listen

For the past century, LA has pushed rainwater and polluted urban runoff out to the ocean. Now it's trying to capture and clean that water in infrastructure that is also an attractive public space. Measure W on next Tuesday's ballot raises taxes for this vision, but others disagree. And while Day of the Dead has become a full-blown LA celebration, some Latinos are anxious it’s becoming just another commercial holiday.

Frances Anderton
architecture critic and author
Avishay Artsy
Producer, DnA: Design and Architecture

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Design and Architecture

Capturing LA’s water, Day of the Dead

For the past century, LA has pushed rainwater and polluted urban runoff out to the ocean. Now it's trying to capture and clean that water in infrastructure that is also an attractive public space.

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Design and Architecture

Capturing LA’s water, Day of the Dead

For the past century, LA has pushed rainwater and polluted urban runoff out to the ocean. Now it's trying to capture and clean that water in infrastructure that is also an attractive public space.

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