LA City Councilman Antonio Villaraigosa addresses the recent conference on Latino New Urbanism sponsored by the Transportation and Land Use Collaborative in Los Angeles.
Speaking at a recent Transportation and Land Use Collaborative of Southern California Conference: "Latino New Urbanism" LA City Councilman Antonio Villaraigosa presented a thoughtful analysis of the emerging patterns, trends and needs driven by the growing Latino community. TPR is pleased to provide this excerpt from his keynote address, in which he explains what it will take for new urbanism to thrive thrive Los Angeles Latino communities.
Thanks to Larry Segal
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