Los Angeles’ effort to restore iconic MacArthur Park to health has all the trappings of a test: It is a challenge, it requires effort and staying power, and its results will either validate a theory or debunk it.
The theory: The right blend of police power, community involvement, social services and attention to detail can produce lasting, transformative change in an area of the city that has succumbed to addiction, crime and homelessness.
The grade: Incomplete…