The way that the railroad system developed in the region also played a part with Los Angeles developing a unique suburban model with a train system that spanned many rural scenes. Instead of dividing the land up for separate uses, Los Angeles developed a mixed-use model that is more efficient in a number or regards; most especially in regard to transportation which continues to be one of the most problematic aspects of city planning even in the modern age. People who live closer to the areas in which they work and shop can move quickly and efficiently while arrangements that cover longer distances act to clog up the transportation...

This also provides a greater scene of community since the local residents are more likely to come into contact with each other on a more regular basis. These factors have led to this mixed-use land models serving as ideal models for development in other cities and in other parts of the world.
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