Which Way, L.A.?
A Big New Park in a City That Needs Many More
Downtown Los Angeles has its first new park since 1895. Vista Hermosa, with a beautiful view of the city’s steel-and-glass skyline, is ten and a half acres of open space and green technology. Among major American cities, LA remains last in accessible parkland, especially in communities of color. We hear about the new park and why there aren’t more like it.
By Warren Olney • • 30m ListenDowntown Los Angeles has its first new park since 1895. Vista Hermosa, with a beautiful view of the city’s steel-and-glass skyline, is ten and a half acres of open space and green technology. Among major American cities, LA remains last in accessible parkland, especially in communities of color. We hear about the new park and why there aren’t more like it.
