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    Which Way, L.A.?

    Is Smart Growth a Dumb Idea for Los Angeles?

    Twenty years ago Los Angeles passed Proposition U designed to slow city growth by reducing the size of buildings on major boulevards.  Smart Growth allows developers to build big if their projects combine housing and businesses - and if they’re close to public transportation.

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

    Twenty years ago Los Angeles passed Proposition U designed to slow city growth by reducing the size of buildings on major boulevards. Smart Growth allows developers to build big if their projects combine housing and businesses - and if they’re close to public transportation.

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      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Managing Producer, To the Point & Which Way LA?

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      architecture critic and author

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      LA Times reporter covering City Hall

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      President, Related Companies of California

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      Mayor of Los Angeles

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