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Amalfi Estates' Anthony Marguleas offers a tour of the Pacific Palisades, revealing the community's gridlocked past and promising future.
As we drove through the Pacific Palisades, Amalfi Estates' Anthony Marguleas gazed out the window of his coffee beige Porsche, taking in the sights of a school bus on Sunset Boulevard. Normally, this would not be a noteworthy sight, but just eight months ago, the major thoroughfare was completely gridlocked.
In January of this year, the Palisades Fire struck, causing chaos and panic for residents trying to escape. The fire, which was only one of three ways in and out of the Palisades, left many trapped in their cars for hours. Some even abandoned their vehicles, which had to be bulldozed to clear the road.
But now, driving through the Palisades is a different experience. Marguleas, who estimates that the community has about 5,900 homes, proudly shows off the progress that has been made since the fire. With improved infrastructure and evacuation plans in place, the Palisades is now more prepared for any future disasters.
However, the Pacific Palisades is not without its challenges. Marguleas acknowledges that traffic is still an issue, especially during peak hours. But he remains optimistic about the future of the community, with plans for new developments and improvements in the works.
"We are constantly working to make the Palisades a better place to live," Marguleas said, as we drove past beautiful homes and scenic views. "We want to ensure that residents have everything they need and more."
As we concluded our tour, Marguleas reflected on the progress that has been made and the