California: A Trend Toward Paving The Lawn

Cities in California are trying to rescue neighborhood lawns and green spaces from becoming asphalt.

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June 9, 2002, 5:00 AM PDT

"For frustrated residents, like Ms. Blosser's neighbors, one answer has been to simply pave over the front lawn an approach that has become increasingly common nationwide. Yet even here, where parking spaces can be as treasured as family heirlooms, a backlash has begun, as cities rise up to rescue neighborhood green spaces from asphalt's onward march."

Thanks to Chris Steins

FULL STORY: Pave the lawn, spoil the neighborhood?

Friday, June 7, 2002 in The Christian Science Monitor

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