Sunday, December 2, 2012
Youtube Video
Well here is my final Youtube Video, which 97% accurately summarizes how awesome Los Angeles can be!:
Chapter 18: Hawaii
While Hawaii Still retains its natural beauty, Los Angeles has covered its converted most of its landscapes for roads and highways. While not exactly the same kind of beauty, Los Angeles is still a sight to behold in a different way.
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| The stylish view of the Walt Disney Concert Hall |
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| Hollywood Walk |
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| Although not natural it still looks pretty **** good |
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| L.A. Live: 20% more colorful than shown |
Chapter 15: California
Los Angeles extended as cars became more widely used, and as Los Angeles grew, cars became more crucial than ever to reach destinations.
Even though that is true, I disagree with how the book mentions that a minimal public transportation system exists and how it is no longer important. The Los Angeles transportation service has always been expanding and improving, such as the recently added metro gold line. And bus lines always provide a valuable service to high school, college students and people moving to low wage jobs, such that in the morning and afternoon when people are coming and leaving school/work, the buses are always crowded with people having to stand all the time!
Even though that is true, I disagree with how the book mentions that a minimal public transportation system exists and how it is no longer important. The Los Angeles transportation service has always been expanding and improving, such as the recently added metro gold line. And bus lines always provide a valuable service to high school, college students and people moving to low wage jobs, such that in the morning and afternoon when people are coming and leaving school/work, the buses are always crowded with people having to stand all the time!
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| Your daily life without a car in L.A. |
Chapter 14: The Southwest Border Area
Los Angeles lies in this area, and from walking in the streets you can feel the cultural diversity it has, especially the Hispanic presence.
Even though the poverty rate in the southwest border area is relatively high, the graph chart on the regional landscape book shows that the Los Angeles area does pretty well with less than 5% poverty rate as opposed to a place like Texas southern border area which has a 25% poverty rate. Even so, Los Angeles does sadly have its own poverty stricken areas.
Even though the poverty rate in the southwest border area is relatively high, the graph chart on the regional landscape book shows that the Los Angeles area does pretty well with less than 5% poverty rate as opposed to a place like Texas southern border area which has a 25% poverty rate. Even so, Los Angeles does sadly have its own poverty stricken areas.
Monday, November 12, 2012
Chapter 13: The Empty Interior
Tourism plays an important role in both economies. The empty interior is famous for 3 things: Casinos, Las Vegas, and casinos in Las Vegas. Tourist are attracted to the nightlife there, and similarly, Los Angeles is also a tourist attraction (Except without the casino fame). For tourist attractions, Los Angeles has many of places as posted in my previous posts.
Chapter 12: The Great Plains and Prairies
Similarities between L.A and the Great Plain and Prairies:
Early Settlements encountered Native Americans who were already existing in those places.
L.A isn't prone to extreme weather like the Great Plains' 20 year drought cycle.
Or Tornadoes that result from clashing air masses.
Chapter 11: The Agricultural Core
Although Urban today and not very agrarian at all, Los Angeles started as a rural city.
"By 1821 Los Angeles had grown into a self-sustaining farming community, the largest in Southern California. Its development conformed strictly to the Law of the Indies and the Reglamento of Governor Neve. The pueblo itself included a square of 10,000 varas, five and a quarter miles on each side. The central Plaza was in the middle, 75 varas (208 ft.) wide and 100 varas (277 ft.) long. On the west side of the Plaza facing east, space was reserved for a church and municipal buildings. Each vecino received a solar (lot) 20 varas (55.5 ft.) wide and 40 varas (110 ft.) long."
"The city was first known as a producer of fine wine grapes. The raising of cattle and the commerce in tallow and hides would come later."
Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Los_Angeles
"By 1821 Los Angeles had grown into a self-sustaining farming community, the largest in Southern California. Its development conformed strictly to the Law of the Indies and the Reglamento of Governor Neve. The pueblo itself included a square of 10,000 varas, five and a quarter miles on each side. The central Plaza was in the middle, 75 varas (208 ft.) wide and 100 varas (277 ft.) long. On the west side of the Plaza facing east, space was reserved for a church and municipal buildings. Each vecino received a solar (lot) 20 varas (55.5 ft.) wide and 40 varas (110 ft.) long."
"The city was first known as a producer of fine wine grapes. The raising of cattle and the commerce in tallow and hides would come later."
Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Los_Angeles
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