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Earth Focus
Reimagining the Los Angeles River
Season 5
Episode 1
The L.A. River is reimagined through explorations of history, hydrology, and architecture. Designs by local visionaries hope to transform the channel in new ways that benefit both the environment and people. But some residents along the river wonder if these changes will bring more harm than good to their communities.
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