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#  PLANNING WATCH LA

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### A Look Into LA's Crystal Ball: The Future Looks Grim

Written by Dick Platkin on May 04 2023.

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## [How City Hall Should Properly Honor Earth Day?](https://www.citywatchla.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=26851:how-city-hall-should-properly-honor-earth-day&catid=398)

PLANNING WATCH - Los Angeles celebrated Earth Day on Saturday, April 22. At LA City’s Hall, the holiday was barely noticed, although on April 24 the…

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Written by Dick Platkin on April 20 2023.

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Written by Dick Platkin on April 12 2023.

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Written by Dick Platkin on April 06 2023.

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Written by Dick Platkin on March 30 2023.

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Written by Dick Platkin on March 22 2023.

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Written by Dick Platkin on March 09 2023.

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Written by Dick Platkin on March 02 2023.

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Written by Dick Platkin on February 23 2023.

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Written by Dick Platkin on February 16 2023.

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Written by Dick Platkin on February 09 2023.

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Written by Dick Platkin on February 01 2023.

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Written by Dick Platkin on January 26 2023.

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Written by Dick Platkin on January 19 2023.

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Written by Dick Platkin on January 12 2023.

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