As a child, my first experience visiting downtown Long Beach was filled with danger and excitement. My mother was taking me to the YMCA building for my first swimming lesson. This structure, even from a child’s perspective, was a beautiful … | +

“Everyday Urbanism” is based on the daily experience of the city – trips to supermarkets, the commute to work, the journey along the strip passing by the mini-mall, the carwash, and the franchise food emporium.

Lesley Marlene Siegel documents the personalization of an ubiquitous element in Los Angeles’ urban landscape.
Four architects – John Chase, John Kaliski, Mohsen Mostafavi, and John Dutton, set out parameters for urban design in the face of late capitalism.
Gary Strang proposes … | +

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