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    More open space, roof gardens, balconies: Rethinking urban design during COVID-19

    The idea of denser development near transit hubs is popular with city planners. It could increase the amount of affordable housing and decrease car commuting. However, the coronavirus pandemic has given opponents new ammunition against density.

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    Person smiling broadly wearing glasses and plaid shirt against ivy-covered wall background.By Steve Chiotakis • May 6, 2020 • 1 min read

    The idea of denser development near transit hubs is popular with city planners. It could increase the amount of affordable housing and decrease car commuting. However, the coronavirus pandemic has given opponents new ammunition against density.

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    2. 10:35More open space, roof gardens, balconies: Rethinking urban design during COVID-19You’re reading this
    3. 18:26‘Look for the helpers’: A spotlight on people doing good during COVID-19
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      Steve Chiotakis

      Afternoon News Anchor

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      Christian Bordal

      Managing Producer, Greater LA

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      Jenna Kagel

      Radio producer

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      Rebecca Mooney

      Producer, The Treatment

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      Frances Anderton

      architecture critic and author

      CultureLos AngelesHousing & DevelopmentDesignTransportation

    The full episode

    2 of 3
    Co-living in the time of COVID-19
    1. 0:00Physically apart but supporting each other: Life inside a co-living apartment during COVID-19
    2. 10:35More open space, roof gardens, balconies: Rethinking urban design during COVID-19You’re reading this
    3. 18:26‘Look for the helpers’: A spotlight on people doing good during COVID-19
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