Gwen Hilburn
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Ginger Dances Into The Spotlight
They are calling it "the world's first dynamic self-balancing human transporter." It imitates the human body.
Mandatory Residential Wheelchair Access In So. CA?
Santa Monica, CA is considering mandatory wheelchair access for new homes and major remodels. This includes a no-step entry.
A New Urbanism In-Fill Project In So. CA
Some love the old-style bungalows. Others aren't impressed and say that "new urbanism" is being used as a sales pitch.
So. CA Reverses National Housing Trend
Nationwide, home ownership rose to 66% last year. But in Los Angeles, only 38.6% own their homes. Only NYC has more renters.
Urban Pioneers: Living Above The Store
Mixed-use urban projects present some problems for residents. But designers are taking steps to prevent them.