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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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