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    Will LA adopt New York’s approach to homeless shelters?

    More people are experiencing homelessness in New York City than in all of LA County. But fewer people sleep on the streets in New York — partly because of its state law guaranteeing emergency shelter to every person who qualifies.

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    Person smiling broadly wearing glasses and plaid shirt against ivy-covered wall background.By Steve Chiotakis • Jun 16, 2021 • 24m Listen

    More people are experiencing homelessness in New York City than in all of LA County. But fewer people sleep on the streets in New York — partly because of its state law guaranteeing emergency shelter to every person who qualifies. Now one state lawmaker is proposing a similar law in California.

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      What can LA learn from New York’s ‘right to shelter’ law?

      In New York City, more people are experiencing homelessness than in all of LA County, according to the most recent counts. But in New York, far fewer people sleep outside on the streets.

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      10 min
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      LA playwrights create audio fiction along the Expo Line

      The series Chalk Lines includes five short plays written by LA playwrights, using immersive audio storytelling to bring to life unsung landmarks in West Adams, Leimert Park, Exposition Park, and Union Station.

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      8 min
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      Landscapes, human body, and crafts: Themes of summer LA group exhibits highlighting new artists

      Every summer, many LA galleries present group shows to try out new artists and catch their breath before the big season for the art world: fall. The shows often have a cohesive genre or trend.

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    3 stories
    1. 0:0010 min

      What can LA learn from New York’s ‘right to shelter’ law?

    2. 10:138 min

      LA playwrights create audio fiction along the Expo Line

    3. 17:577 min

      Landscapes, human body, and crafts: Themes of summer LA group exhibits highlighting new artists

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