Unlikely Allies Fight for Affordable Housing Solutions Along the L.A. River
Clip: Season 5 Episode 2 | 3m 8s
Unlikely allies join forces to add affordable housing solutions into the L.A. River Master Plan.
Sissy Trinh of the Southeast Asian Community Alliance (SEACA) became involved in the L.A. River Master Plan after noticing river restoration was being used to market real estate in Chinatown. She found a surprising and powerful ally in Frank Gehry and his architecture firm, and, together, they fought to incorporate affordable housing solutions into the county’s master plan.
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Unlikely Allies Fight for Affordable Housing Solutions Along the L.A. River
Clip: Season 5 Episode 2 | 3m 8s
Sissy Trinh of the Southeast Asian Community Alliance (SEACA) became involved in the L.A. River Master Plan after noticing river restoration was being used to market real estate in Chinatown. She found a surprising and powerful ally in Frank Gehry and his architecture firm, and, together, they fought to incorporate affordable housing solutions into the county’s master plan.
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Chinatown's Shift from Affordable to Investment Destination
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Clip: S5 Ep2 | 3m 33s | Chinatown residents wonder if the benefits of L.A. River restoration will pass them by. (3m 33s)
Green Gentrification in Elysian Valley
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Clip: S5 Ep2 | 4m 55s | The rebranding of Elysian Valley as a green space is pricing out many longtime residents. (4m 55s)
L.A. River's Legacy of Displacement
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Clip: S5 Ep2 | 47s | For centuries, the L.A. river has shaped life for residents, while also displacing many. (47s)
Transforming the Los Angeles River (Preview)
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Preview: S5 Ep2 | 30s | A transformed L.A. River is envisioned by the communities that live at its edge. (30s)
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