Have you ever wondered where the names of streets, neighborhoods, or schools in Los Angeles come from? The book Inventing Paradise tells the story of how Los Angeles went from a small town to the metropolis that it is today. And it tells this story through the architects of the city. No, not real architects, … Continue reading Just Another Angeleno’s Thoughts on Inventing Paradise
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Just Another L.A. Read — Los Angeles: The Architecture of Four Ecologies
Think a 1971 book about Los Angeles isn’t relevant today? Think again. Reyner Banham’s Los Angeles: The Architecture of Four Ecologies dives into how the city is constructed and how its architectural signatures shape how the people live within LA. What’s It About? Written by architectural critic Reyner Banham, the book separates the city into … Continue reading Just Another L.A. Read — Los Angeles: The Architecture of Four Ecologies
San Pedro, Southern Tip of Los Angeles
San Pedro represents one of the smartest decisions of city planning and politics in the history of Los Angeles. It's home to the port of Los Angeles and responsible for the Harbor Gateway. To get there, take the 110 freeway until it ends. Once there, you will find the seaside city so many forget about. … Continue reading San Pedro, Southern Tip of Los Angeles
The Neighborhoods Buried Beneath Dodger Stadium
Inspired by Eric Nusbaum's Stealing Home I was born in El Salvador in 1980 and came to Los Angeles when I was eight years old. I fell in love with baseball instantly. My first visit to Dodger Stadium is firmly planted in my brain. I went with my cousin and our uncle to a Saturday … Continue reading The Neighborhoods Buried Beneath Dodger Stadium
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