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MacArthur Park is on the verge of major transformation with a proposed $2.3 million wrought-iron fence—up to 11 feet tall and featuring eight gated entrances—to combat crime, homelessness, and maintenance nightmares. The plan comes amid recent emergencies, like a woman rescued from the lake, and follows May’s police sweeps targeting an open-air drug market. While Mayor and council support the project for safety and upkeep, the LA Cultural Heritage Commission is pushing back, warning of visual damage to the historic site and urging temporary, lower alternatives. The design is still in flux, with a vote expected within weeks.

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