Overview
Current day Los Angeles lacks a main grid based plan/pattern, but the city had implemented a general grid for the development of its roads and highways. The existence of urban sprawl, largely due to unplanned development, is still quite prominent in the city’s metropolitan areas, and, along with high population density, it is one of the main causes of traffic congestion and air pollution in the county. To understand the various aspects and implications of urban planning found in Los Angeles, we will examine its planning history as well as current city plans and land use goals. [1][2] The Los Angeles General Plan Framework The General Plan Framework is a strategy for the long term growth of Los Angeles, and for providing the means to accommodate its growing population. It is meant to serve as a guide for the creation and implementation of growth and developmental policies. Its goals are to be achieved with the intention of improving resources and the quality of life. The framework is based 6 key principles:
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[1] Toy, M. (1994). Los Angeles. London: Acad. Ed. u.a.
[2] Gebhard, D., & Winter, R. (2003). An architectural guidebook to Los Angeles (Rev. ed., pp. 11-38).Salt Lake City: Gibbs Smith.
[3] Department of City Planning. (n.d.). Retrieved February 9, 2015, from http://cityplanning.lacity.org/
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[2] Gebhard, D., & Winter, R. (2003). An architectural guidebook to Los Angeles (Rev. ed., pp. 11-38).Salt Lake City: Gibbs Smith.
[3] Department of City Planning. (n.d.). Retrieved February 9, 2015, from http://cityplanning.lacity.org/
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