LA's Chinatown Project Stalled

A lawsuit has been filed to stop development of an industrial park in the Cornfield parcel east of Chinatown. Environmental impact report is needed.

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September 7, 2000, 9:00 AM PDT

By Gwen Hilburn

Activists have filed suit to stop the $80-million industrial park proposed for an abandoned railroad yard next to Chinatown. Opponents say that the downtown area needs a school, affordable housing and parks. Proponents say that the project would create 1000 jobs.

Thanks to Gwenn Hilburn

FULL STORY: Lawsuit Seeks to Block Redevelopment Project

Thursday, September 7, 2000 in The Los Angeles Times

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