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    Back to Press Play with Madeleine Brand

    Press Play with Madeleine Brand

    Debate intensifies around the future of LA development

    Angelenos will vote next week on Measure S, which would limit development in LA for the next two years. This seemingly dull zoning initiative has become hotly contested. A new commercial and residential project under construction in Hollywood. It’s the kind of project that angers supporters of Measure S. (Courtesy of Saul Gonzalez)

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    By Madeleine Brand • Feb 28, 2017 • 1 min read

    Angelenos will vote next week on Measure S, which would limit development in LA for the next two years. This seemingly dull zoning initiative has become hotly contested.

    A new commercial and residential project under construction in Hollywood. It’s the kind of project that angers supporters of Measure S. (Courtesy of Saul Gonzalez)

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    5. 42:42Wild claims made in Measure S mailers
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    The full episode

    4 of 5
    Is LA a sanctuary city or not?
    1. 0:00Does Mayor Garcetti really want to make LA a sanctuary city?
    2. 8:14How police actually work with ICE
    3. 16:51The outrageous art of Jason Rhoades comes to LA
    4. 26:06Debate intensifies around the future of LA developmentYou’re reading this
    5. 42:42Wild claims made in Measure S mailers
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