A homeless encampment on a South Los Angeles vacant lot that was supposed to be developed into an entertainment district, on May 27, 2016. At best, Measure S falls short of offering real solutions to build a better city. The residents of South L.A. have long stepped up to fill the void left by City Hall. If Measure S had been in place, the renovation could have been stalled or prohibited due to outdated zoning requirements for the area. Residents of South L.A. — and all city voters — should channel their frustration with the planning process not into a vote for Measure S, but into civic participation.

Source: Los Angeles Times February 26, 2017 13:06 UTC