In outlining broad themes to be used to shape Santa Monica’s land use and transit policies in the coming decades, city officials said future decisions should consider the need for the city to maintain a small-town feel. Some residents have said this goal fails to look at the city from a regional perspective and ignores the outside pressures of the Los Angeles area.
“Should Santa Monica strive to maintain a small-town atmosphere and, if so, how can this be accomplished?”
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Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on May 9, 2005. Read the original PDF.