Garcetti's BIG dreams

Whether you're a fan of Jill Stewart and the Weeklys' owners or not, this article about the controversial Hollywood community plan is a must read - one section states that Garcetti lives in "tree-lined Silver Lake" far from the urban density he champions. 

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Should Hollywood Be Skyscrapers?

L.A. developers seek yet another Century City

 

By David Futch and Jill Stewart

Thursday, Jan 12 2012

Los Angeles city councilman and mayoral candidate Eric Garcetti's dream to re-create Hollywood as a density-lifestyle "regional center" featuring skyscrapers cleared a big hurdle last month when the city Planning Commission unanimously approved its concept to dramatically remake Hollywood's skyline.

     The vote should have been an upbeat event for Garcetti. He has long promoted his belief in heavy population density for L.A. neighborhoods, embracing a botched attempt by city planners to permit granny flats in backyards, backing a "density-bonus" reward that lets developers erect outsized luxury complexes banned by zoning as long as the developer includes a handful of cheap rental units.

The rest: http://www.laweekly.com/2012-01-12/news/hollywood-skyscrapers-vs-golden-era-revival/