Lakewood: The Postwar Planned Community That Changed Suburban America
Lakewood is a suburban city in Los Angeles County, California, bordered by Long Beach on the west, northwest, and south. With a population of over 82,000, it is one of the most notable planned communities in American history. Incorporated on April 16, 1954, Lakewood was developed by Louis Boyar, Mark Taper, and Ben Weingart, who…
