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    Which Way, L.A.?

    The Move to Turn South LA Alleys into 'Parklets'

    South Los Angeles is "park poor," with fewer parks than any other urban area in Southern California. That means a lack of recreational space and health problems, and it can mean crime. But South LA also has vast acres of blighted space that could be transformed. KCRW's Evan George reports on a novel idea .

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    By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

    South Los Angeles is "park poor," with fewer parks than any other urban area in Southern California. That means a lack of recreational space and health problems, and it can mean crime. But South LA also has vast acres of blighted space that could be transformed. KCRW's Evan George reports on a novel idea.

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    OC Undersheriff John Scott Named Interim LA Sheriff
    1. 0:00There's about to Be a New Sheriff in Town
    2. 10:06The Farm Bill and Its Impact on California
    3. 19:36The Move to Turn South LA Alleys into 'Parklets'You’re reading this
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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Evan George

      Director of Content, News

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      Jenny Hamel

      KCRW

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      Gideon Brower

      Independent Producer

      News

    The full episode

    3 of 3
    OC Undersheriff John Scott Named Interim LA Sheriff
    1. 0:00There's about to Be a New Sheriff in Town
    2. 10:06The Farm Bill and Its Impact on California
    3. 19:36The Move to Turn South LA Alleys into 'Parklets'You’re reading this
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