What's happened
A campaign backed by Silicon Valley submitted signatures to build a green city in the San Francisco Bay Area. Meanwhile, Chris Pratt and Katherine Schwarzenegger faced backlash for demolishing a historic 1950s house in LA to build a new mansion.
Why it matters
The proposal for a new green city aims to address California's housing crisis, while the demolition of the historic house has sparked controversy among architectural enthusiasts and preservationists.
What the papers say
The campaign to build a green city has received support from wealthy backers like philanthropist Laurene Powell Jobs and venture capitalist Marc Andreessen. However, critics argue that the project lacks details and is a speculative money grab. On the other hand, the demolition of the historic house designed by architect Craig Ellwood has upset architectural devotees who admired the iconic midcentury design.
How we got here
The campaign for the green city aims to provide affordable housing in Solano County, addressing the high housing costs and lack of nearby work opportunities. Meanwhile, the demolition of the 1950s house designed by Craig Ellwood has drawn ire from architectural enthusiasts for replacing the iconic midcentury design with a modern farmhouse style.
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