Caroline Partamian

Caroline Partamian is a sound and visual artist living in the California High Desert. She is the co-founder of Other Desert Radio, a community arts radio station. She also runs a small press, Weird Babes, and co-runs the Armenian Creatives collective and press.

Jan. 29, 2024

S3E3: The Fight Against Flamingo 640; How a Community Stood Up to Big Development

When developers proposed a large glamping project called Flamingo 640 in California's Mojave Desert, local residents organized to stop it. Chris Clarke talks with Caroline Partamian, Justin Merino, and Luke Basulto about concerns over wildlife, traffic, noise, and the project's effects on the surrounding rural community. They recount how neighbors organized, challenged the proposal, and ultimately prevailed—a case study in how local activism can successfully shape land-use decisions and protect desert communities.

Guests: Caroline Partamian , Luke Basulto

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