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Is It True That Nobody Walks in L.A.?
Simmons Buntin | Thu, Jul 17th, 2008 | Category: Commentary | City: Los Angeles | Tags: simmons buntin, suburbs, los angeles, california, growth, denver, new urbanism, smart growth, neighborhoods, great neighborhoods, downtown redevelopment, pasadena, southern california, urbanism, ventura, azusa | 0
“Walkin’ in L.A., nobody walks in L.A.,” sings the 80s band Missing Persons. But from the handful of times I’ve been to L.A. — including my trip two weeks ago — I can’t help but think the song is only half right. And the resurgence of great Los Angeles-area neighborhoods and cities is due to public leaders like Rick Cole, Ventura city manager, who are after the “authentic” in city design and development.
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