Newhall Ranch Approved: Model Planned Community Or Sprawl?

The largest residential development project in Los Angeles County's history is approved.

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May 28, 2003, 8:00 AM PDT

"The Newhall Ranch project if it clears the remaining barriers in its way would bring 20,885 new homes to what is now a picturesque, rural river valley 30 miles north of downtown Los Angeles. For nearly a decade, the project has been under debate, hailed by a supporters as a model planned community, criticized by foes as the latest example of Southern California sprawl."

Thanks to Chris Steins

FULL STORY: Supervisors OK Newhall Ranch

Wednesday, May 28, 2003 in The Los Angeles Times

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