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Which Way, L.A.?

LA's Mural Ordinance

Murals are so much a part of LA’s cultural tradition that it’s called itself the Mural Capital of the World.”  But murals have been banned in the city for more than a decade. On Friday, the City Council will consider two proposals to make them legal again.

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By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

Murals are so much a part of LA’s cultural tradition that it’s called itself the Mural Capital of the World.” But murals have been banned in the city for more than a decade. On Friday, the City Council will consider two proposals to make them legal again. Version A would allow murals on single family houses, with a provision for neighborhood groups to ask their council member to opt out. Version B would not allow murals on single family houses at all.

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    Warren Olney

    former KCRW broadcaster

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    Kerry Cavanaugh

    editorial writer at the Los Angeles Times

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    Gideon Brower

    Independent Producer

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    Evan George

    Director of Content, News

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    Bill Lasarow

    Mural Conservancy

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    Mitch Englander

    Los Angeles City Council

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    Dennis Hathaway

    Coalition to Ban Billboard Blight

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