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Fifteen strangers share a house; Bird’s sustainability pitch

·30 min·2 clips
Neighbor Peter Gibson accuses the co-housing developers of skirting laws and endangering residents in a fiery critique.
This episode explores the rise of co-living housing in Los Angeles, focusing on a Koreatown house converted into 15 bedrooms, and examines the sustainability claims of Bird e-scooters. It features interviews with developers, residents, a critical neighbor, and Bird's sustainability head, highlighting tensions around urban density, zoning laws, and environmental impact.
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