Friends of Residential Treasures Los Angeles (FORT: LA) offers a new self-guided trail each month, exploring the city's rich architectural heritage.
This month's trail, Paradise in Silver Lake - Courtyards, Dingbats, and Density Dreams, is curated by Max Podemski and examines the evolution of small-scale multifamily housing in Silver Lake.
The trail features courtyard apartments from the 1920s, mid-century dingbats, and contemporary density experiments, showcasing how design, policy, and infrastructure have shaped the neighborhood.
The Trail invites walkers to explore how design, policy, and infrastructure have shaped the neighborhood's character and its ongoing pursuit of a more walkable, inclusive Los Angeles.
Author's summary: Explore Silver Lake's architectural heritage with FORT: LA's self-guided trail.