The design of cities has evolved, but Los Angeles, a relatively dry land region, is still highly dependent on importing water from remote locations. This process has met needs at scale for decades but is carbon energy-intensive, relies heavily on capital technology, and demands a huge engineering undertaking. As climate change continues to force us to rethink many current actions and procedures, a group of 11 third-year MLA+U students set out to see if ancient arid cities might have something to teach us. Read more at: https://arch.usc.edu/news/mlau-students-develop-360-page-atlas-for-drylands-design
