How to Imagine a More Integrated L.A.
When it comes to public space, the comparison between Paris and Los Angeles isn’t entirely favorable, according to Michael Woo. “Is it possible to think big in Los Angeles?” asked Woo, the dean of the College of Environmental Design at Cal Poly Pomona. “Is it possible for a public official to survive being tagged as a visionary?” Woo wondered if it was what he called Los Angeles’ “backyard culture,” emphasizing private space, versus the “front porch” culture of other cities, which encourages the shared use of public space. “Is Los …
