Malibu: Where Land Use Squabbles Become Epic

A battle to expand a camp for the blind runs into a self-styled Thoreau fighting to save one of the last pristine streams left in Southern California.

1 minute read

January 24, 2005, 9:00 AM PST

By Chris Steins @planetizen

"...[T]his is a feud that pits blind kids against a rare fish in a gorgeous canyon of giant oaks and sycamores high above the beach near Malibu.

That the backyard dispute has engaged two of the most powerful law firms in California -- Latham & Watkins for the foundation, Lavely & Singer (Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's counsel) for the Kronsbergs -- should come as no surprise. This is Malibu, after all, a place where only the wealthy can own a slice of nature and even the smallest development fights can become epic."

Thanks to Laura Kranz

FULL STORY: Land-Use War, Malibu Style

Sunday, January 23, 2005 in The Los Angeles Times

Land Use California

I love the variety of courses, many practical, and all richly illustrated. They have inspired many ideas that I've applied in practice, and in my own teaching. Mary G., Urban Planner

I love the variety of courses, many practical, and all richly illustrated. They have inspired many ideas that I've applied in practice, and in my own teaching.

Mary G., Urban Planner

Get top-rated, practical training

Start Learning

Advertise with us

Urban Design for Planners 1: Software Tools

This six-course series explores essential urban design concepts using open source software and equips planners with the tools they need to participate fully in the urban design process.