Clueless Los Angeles Essay

Growing up outside of the United States, I always envisioned Los Angeles as the epitome of glamor, fame, and wealth. I believed that once one stepped foot in Beverly Hills, one would immediately attain those three aforementioned virtues. I think so many movies I watched about the city solidified that idea I had about Los Angeles before I moved here. Clueless was one of those movies. The film revolves around a rich girl named Cher, after the iconic singer, from Beverly Hills. Although the film focuses more on Cher’s romantic exploits, I believed that the film was an accurate portrayal of Los Angeles. I saw palm trees, huge houses, and nice cars. Los Angeles is relatively new; Cher proves this fact when stating her house is classic as it was …show more content…
Los Angeles physically feels like the biggest city in the world to me. Whenever somebody mentions a part of Los Angeles like Venice or Fullerton, I still wonder if it really is Los Angeles. Given its size, I always found Los Angeles difficult to navigate with its traffic and numerous modes of transportation. With an increasing population, traffic is worsening and attempts in improving the city’s transportation system are prioritized. The city is always growing: it is the second most populated city in the United States and the constant efforts in improving transportation demonstrate so. Lewis Mumford claimed that the city is said to be “the point of maximum concentration for power and culture of a community” as well as a major center for national economies. Due to its rapid growth, I think it is important that the city improves itself in order to compete and benefit in the national economy, which requires more efficient transportation. I visited Paris a few years ago and their underground railway system made navigating the city clear. I would love if Los Angeles could one day achieve an efficient and simple transportation system Paris