Letters to the Editor: Poor urban planning, not a lack of policing, is downtown L.A.’s problem

An L.A. Times reader disputes a recent op-ed’s assertion that more policing ‘should be the first order of business’ in the road to improving downtown Los Angeles.

To the editor: San Diego, Orange and Los Angeles counties offer compelling case studies in urban design.
San Diego County has long been a leader in progressive urban planning, specifically in developing efficient public transportation that connects r… [763 chars]

Source: Los Angeles Times | Published: 2026-02-05T14:30:00Z

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