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Design and Architecture

It Wasn't All Bad: Bright Spots in LA in 2010

2010 was hard on the design and construction industry in LA. But at the end of a difficult year, DnA looks at the upside and finds the place with "no there there" uniting around a quest for community. LA design experts share their favorite projects. Later, design by women for women at the Downtown Women’s Center. Finally, designer Raul Rodriguez, and others discuss the collective design spirit that animates the Rose Parade.

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By Frances Anderton • Dec 21, 2010 • 29m Listen

2010 was hard on the design and construction industry in LA. But at the end of a difficult year, DnA looks at the upside and finds the place with "no there there" uniting around a quest for community. Los Angeles design experts share their favorite projects; Maureen Sullivan, Lisa Watson and residents discuss design by women for women at the Downtown Women’s Center; and designer Raul Rodriguez, manager Robert Cash and others discuss the collective design spirit that animates the Rose Parade.

Banner image: City of Torrance float, designed by Raul Rodriguez, before flowers are added

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    Frances Anderton

    architecture critic and author

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