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Boba as a Symbol of Identity and Culture

The Chinese American Museum in L.A. currently features an exhibit exploring the drink’s journey from the cassava root in South America, to the tapioca balls in the Taiwanese confection, and back to the U.S. as a symbol of Asian American identity.

April 18, 2023 - KCRW

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The Importance of Regional Parks

Regional parks like Whittier Narrows Recreation Area in Southern California offers something for everyone and are more important than ever in the midst of a pandemic.

February 4, 2021 - KCRW

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City of Compton Introduces Two-Year Guaranteed Income Pilot

Proponents of universal basic income and general income programs say direct cash payments to low-income residents would reduce inequality and alleviate poverty.

January 14, 2021 - KCRW

Eviction

The Star-Studded Discussion of the National Housing Debate

Residential zoning has long been considered a local issue, but some presidential candidates have started weighing in on zoning and housing. Journalists, pundits, and researchers have plenty of complexity to examine as the debate changes venue.

July 25, 2019 - KCRW

The Role of Design and Architecture in Saving Haiti

This episode of DnA wonders whether design and architecture will be able to help Haiti revive itself.

January 20, 2010 - KCRW

Baghdad And A New Paradigm For Urbanity

Bagdad is where the first city in history, the city of Ur, was built roughly 4 thousand years ago.

March 20, 2003 - KCRW

Urban Planning In Portland

NPR's Science Friday features a segment on planning in Portland.

March 10, 2003 - KCRW

Mansionization: A National Problem

Sam Hall Kaplan examines how one of the first communities in the nation to be afflicted with mansionization has fared.

February 20, 2003 - KCRW

Are New Urbanists Suburban Separatists?

Mixed use projects can revitalize a city, but not all cities see the light.

February 3, 2003 - KCRW

New York, Observed

Sam Hall Kaplan of KCRW discusses the New York rebuidling process on City Observed.

October 3, 2002 - KCRW

The Future of LA's Architecture

However engaging Los Angeles' various high profile projects may be... they are not where the future of the city lies.

July 14, 2002 - KCRW

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