Members of the alliance claim the gondola would significantly impact the land and airspace of Los Angeles State Historic Park, destroy more than 250 trees, displace wildlife and permanently ruin its vistas.
Environmental advocates are suing Metro for approving planning documents for a proposed gondola project that would run from Union Station to Dodger Stadium, and Tuesday they are asking for the environmental impact report Metro certified to be thrown out.The Los Angeles Parks Alliance, a group of public space advocates, announced their lawsuit against the transit agency under California's environmental laws.
It also establishes requirements for tree replacement parking, local job creation, workforce development, sustainable and affordable housing.The project will also require further consideration from the city of Los Angeles, Caltrans, the California State Department of Parks and Recreation, and the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health before it comes back to the transit agency at a future date for construction approval.
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