L.A.'s Ahmanson Ranch Debate: Now Live

Warren Olney moderates a live debate (now streaming on the Web) about the controversial Ahmanson Ranch development in Los Angeles.

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March 21, 2002, 7:05 PM PST

By Chris Steins @planetizen


Is it suburban sprawl at its worst, or 21st century housing at its best? WHICH WAY, L.A.? host WARREN OLNEY goes on the road on Thursday, March 21 at the OMNI Hotel in Downtown Los Angeles. The event topic will focus on the controversial Ahmanson Ranch development as part of the Los Angeles County Bar Association's Environmental Law Super Symposium. Developers tout a huge, but carefully planned community with massive open space. Critics see traffic and massive environmental impact stretching to the ocean. Join KCRW and LACBA to discuss these questions with supporters and critics.

Thanks to Chris Steins

Thursday, March 21, 2002 in KCRW - Which Way, LA?

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