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MacArthur Park Fence Debate Heats Up | California News
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A historic fence proposal for MacArthur Park in LA is sparking heated debate, with the Cultural Heritage Commission warning that an 8-11 foot permanent barrier could ruin the park’s century-old open vibe. Citing Echo Park’s temporary fence fiasco, they’re pushing for shorter, removable fencing and urging the Cultural Affairs Commission to join the conversation. Meanwhile, Parks & Recreation defends the $2.3M plan as a safety and accessibility upgrade featuring green wrought-iron gates at eight entrances — backed by Mayor Bass and Councilwoman Hernandez who see it as a crime deterrent and maintenance solution. Other cleanup efforts have already poured millions into clean teams and law enforcement, but the fence remains in design phase, set for review by the Board of Commissioners soon.
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