LACMA’s demolition during COVID-19

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The Los Angeles County Museum of Art was designed by William Pereira in 1965. Now four of the buildings at the museum are being demolished to make way for a new $750 million structure.

The Los Angeles County Museum of Art was designed by William Pereira in 1965. Now four of the buildings at the museum are being demolished to make way for a new $750 million structure. Photo credit: Gunnar Klack (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the demolition of four aging buildings at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art has begun. It’s the first major step in the construction of a $750 million redesign. Also, we learn how social workers are conducting virtual home visits. 

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Credits

Host:

Steve Chiotakis

Producers:

Christian Bordal, Jenna Kagel, Rebecca Mooney