Revival Plans
Currently, the Bringing Back Broadway initiative is working on reviving the famed Los Angeles boulevard.
Led by City Councilman Jose Huizar, the commission has recommended widening sidewalks, eliminating traffic lanes, constructing new parking structures, and even bringing back a streetcar, reminiscent of the city's past.
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