A more 'citified' Westfield Village?

Big developments in the San Fernando Valley almost always raise concern that the suburbs are becoming too dense, too urban. But the debate over the planned Village at Westfield Topanga has a new twist: Whether the proposed outdoor mall is urban enough. Dakota Smith in the Daily News,

A small but vocal group of neighbors have banded together to advocate for a more city-

like Village. Unlike most neighborhood councils and homeowners groups that fight to scale back development, these two West Valley neighborhood groups are saying: Build an urban-looking project. And build it bigger.