Beverly Hills

Beverly Hills Committing $350k to Keeping Subway Out

The City Council of Beverly Hills has been outspoken against the MTA's plans to run a subway under the city. This Thursday, they're considering pulling together $350 thousand to fund their opposition.

July 5, 2011 - Canyon News

Fear of Tunnels

Around 100 people turned out in Beverly Hills to protest a planned subway connecting the famous 90210 to downtown. While most people said they liked the idea of the subway, protesters worried about the safety of burrowing tunnels under their homes.

July 4, 2010 - LAist

Beverly Hills, Too, Loses Sales Tax Revenue

Drops in tourism and luxury car sales are among the reasons why the ritziest cities in Southern California are not impervious to the recession.

February 19, 2009 - Los Angeles Times

FREE Course: Walkable City 1: Why Walkability?

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Reinventing Malls: Planning Alchemy—Turning Gray Fields Into Gold

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