Local Input Can Aid Development Plans

Although you depict it as economically beleaguered, Santa Barbara Plaza is controlled by local business owners and provides more jobs than the 360 Ikea employs at its Burbank store. The 20 acres in question is now the subject of marketing studies and community meetings. Local business owners, as well as Mr. Haagen, will advise Councilwoman Galanter about the land uses desired.

The Crenshaw-area development process should not repeat the mistakes of the past. Development can and must be achieved with local participation and control.

PRESLEY BURROUGHS

Los Angeles