Group Calls for Vast Plaza in Revival of Civic Center

Proposal by city's influential figures calls for a pedestrian-friendly plaza in downtown Los Angeles but faces "formidable political andfinancial obstacles."

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December 13, 2000, 12:30 PM PST

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

"Frustrated by years of unsuccessful attempts toresuscitate downtown Los Angeles' civic heart, MayorRichard Riordan and a small group of leading culturaland political figures have banded together to promote adramatic transformation of the city's center into apedestrian-friendly plaza ringed by cultural institutions,government buildings and residences. If approved, the set of projects offers what backers see as a chance to deliver Los Angeles a grand public space...plus restaurants and shops between major attractions to generate a vibrant street life."

Thanks to Linda LaSut

FULL STORY: Group Calls for Vast Plaza in Revival of Civic Center

Wednesday, December 13, 2000 in The Los Angeles Times

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