Community's Plaza Is Where Its Heart Beats

Plazas required by the Laws of the Indies in the 16th c. still thrive today.

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December 16, 2003, 10:00 AM PST

By Abhijeet Chavan @http://twitter.com/legalaidtech

"To speak of the role a plaza plays in Latino cities and towns is to begin a dialogue that spans cultures and generations." From Santa Fe in the north to Buenos Aires in the south, plazas in Spanish-founded towns anchor their culture and commerce. Santa Fe's plaza, the most traditional in the United States, "is a point of reference for the whole community. Everyone feels welcome - from small children to the older people."

Thanks to Ken Hughes

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