The city also should invite local developers to regular group meetings and ask them what the city would have to do to get them interested building in the city. Then do what developers suggest be done. Not enough importance is put on the value of rebuilding our inner cities and it is not getting done. Sure, there is always some building going on. Still, most cities have very large areas of blighted areas.
Most cities have large areas with very poor planning.
Most cities have many, many blocks with large portions of weeded, trash laden lots mixed with old houses in disrepair. Every day we drive by them. Every day we are reminded of the blight that exists. We are a product of our environment. The South Central L.A. experience should prove that to all of us.