Stacking Retail Stores In Mid-City L.A.

It would be a Home Depot above a Costco above a major bus station. And the neighbors are very concerned.

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March 28, 2001, 10:15 AM PST

Opponents of the 12-acre Pico Plaza project say that increased traffic, the scale of the project and the needs of the community must be addressed. Proponents say that taxes and jobs will benefit the city. And the developer is reluctant to modify the design.

Thanks to Gwenn Hilburn

FULL STORY: Critics Balk at Stacking Retail Giants

Wednesday, March 28, 2001 in The Los Angeles Times

Community / Economic Development California

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