Letters to the Editor: One harmful menace nonetheless lies beneath Baldwin Hills’ improvement plans

To the editor: Glorious, complete article by senior author Doug Smith on the alternatives and challenges for winding down the oil area and redeveloping housing and open area as a substitute (“As a century-old oil area winds down, what’s subsequent for Baldwin Hills? A sprawling park or housing?,” Nov. 9). Just one key problem was omitted: the lively and probably hazardous Newport-Inglewood fault, which bisects Baldwin Hills.

No worries. I’m certain builders will construct houses on high of the fault zone that may face up to a significant fault rupture. If you wish to transfer into a type of houses, I’ll maintain your beer and watch.

David Kay, Playa Vista