Sunday, September 25, 2011
The Needs of Los Angeles
Los Angeles never stops growing. Ever since the first Europeans arrived in 1542 led by Portuguese explorer Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo, Los Angeles has blossomed and grown into an almost endless metropolis. As Los Angeles grew in shape and population, its needs as a modern city have also evolved. In the midst of soaring skyscrapers, countless shopping districts, and an abundance of art museums, there is a grave need for genuine public space. A public space is more than just a shopping mall or a scenic beach. A public space, especially in Los Angeles, is a unique location that reflects the needs of the surrounding neighborhood while being completely available to the entire city. One such location is Pershing Square. Located in the heart of the Bunker Hill district of Los Angeles, Pershing Square serves a diverse range of citizens by creating a unified setting of culture and community. The five acre park is a major destination for all Angelinos, from across the city, as a serene place to spend Friday and Saturday evenings, listening to the local band on the performance stage and enjoying the plethora of surrounding dining venues. Pershing Square continues to be a unique outdoor space that meets the needs of the city as an iconic development of culture and community.
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This is really interesting, Saro! I have never heard of Pershing Square. How do you think it responds specifically to the needs of LA? Just as an iconic architectural center? It looks really neat!
ReplyDeleteIt meets the needs of Los Angeles by providing a safe public space where people from many different parts of the community can come together and enjoy the city. Also, I believe it goes beyond being just an iconic center. It has a specific purpose to serve the nearby Bunker-Hill community while attracting Angelinos from all the different parts of Los Angeles.
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