The disclosure that Frank Gehry is involved in the ambitious plans to remake the L.A. River had some people scratching their heads, and others ready to oppose his involvement. Architecture critic Christoper Hawthorne offered a closer look at why Gehry took it on. “Gehry insists that he isn't interested in the river as the site for new landmarks," Hawthorne writes. Instead, ”he would take on the job only if he could look at the river primarily in terms of hydrology.” Both Times stories sparked a lively conversation, from KPCC host Larry Mantle's "Airtalk" to Frances Anderton's "DNA" on KCRW to a round-up of responses by "The Architect's Newspaper.
Essential Arts and Culture: Rivers, fires and infrequent visitors
