Design and Architecture
Fear and Public Space; Can LA Be Water Self-Sufficient?
Recent shootings in Paris, Colorado and San Bernardino have added to growing jitters about public gathering. Will this impact the design of civic space? El Niño is coming but will we save the rain? Maybe not this year. But cities and water agencies across the region are looking at ways to become water self-sufficient in future.
By Frances Anderton • • 29m ListenRecent shootings in Paris, Colorado and San Bernardino have added to growing jitters about random attacks in regular gathering places. Will this impact the design of public space? DnA gets answers from three urban planners.
El Niño is coming but will we save the rain? Maybe not this year. But cities and water agencies across the region are looking at ways to become water self-sufficient -- with homeowners playing a part. From mandatory water cisterns to enlarging spreading grounds and paving streets with "thirsty concrete," engineers, city managers and activists walk us through a transformation in water management.
Photo: Bioswale at the LA Zoo, courtesy of City Engineer at the City of Los Angeles
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2 storiesWill Fear of Random Attack Affect the Design of Public Space?
Random shootings in public places are causing Americans to grow increasingly anxious about dropping their kids off at school, going to the movies and other normal daily activities.
Read the story10 minCan 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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