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The Reluctant Metropolis: The Politics of Urban Growth in Los Angeles
Discusses how Los Angeles has grown and changed in the last 20 years, portraying the region on the brink of disaster, as politicians, developers, and ordinary citizens shape L.A.'s future through short-sighted political maneuvers. Covers such topics as L.A.'s failed rail transit system, the battle over South Central after the 1992 riots, and the emergence of Las Vegas as a younger version of L.A., spinning out of control with rapid growth. The author provides the information in hopes that cities like Los Angeles can learn from its mistakes and create a better urban environment. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.
395 pages, Hardcover
First published May 1, 1997
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It's too bad so many planners use this as a reference to color their understanding of the LA region. It's not a straight history but a collection of information built to support a premise that the City of Los Angeles and the LA Metropolitan region is designed by (and to support) the greed of powerful developers.
It's too bad so many planners use this as a reference to color their understanding of the LA region. It's not a straight history but a collection of information built to support a premise that the City of Los Angeles and the LA Metropolitan region is designed by (and to support) the greed of powerful developers.
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