Old Urbanism?

Bocce ball in the inner city? Sacramento Bee writer Bob Sylvia looks at new urbanism on an embattled street in a longtime Hispanic neighborhood.

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September 16, 2000, 2:00 PM PDT

By Chris Steins @planetizen

"There is a new diversity here," says Edgar. "There is a 'New Urbanism.' " He points to his own arrival in this longtime Hispanic neighborhood, as well as other unlikely interlopers, including this swarm of ex-Bay Area, Vespa-riding kids who have upgraded a derelict house around the corner.

Thanks to Chris Steins

FULL STORY: Bob Sylva: 'New Urbanism' home to roost?

Saturday, September 16, 2000 in The Sacramento Bee

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