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An earthquake, an arsonist and an underdog business district may prove to be the catalysts that kick this city into the 21st century--designwise. The beleaguered Tapo Street district is fighting hard to redesign its image and regain its clientele. At the same time, government planners hope to use Simi Valley's oldest business district as its newest showcase for urban design--and as an opportunity to consider tightening design standards citywide.

An earthquake, an arsonist and an underdog business district may prove to be the catalysts that kick this city into the 21st century--designwise. The beleaguered Tapo Street district is fighting hard to redesign its image and regain its clientele. At the same time, government planners hope to use Simi Valley's oldest business district as its newest showcase for urban design--and as an opportunity to consider tightening design standards citywide.

The city should provide about $130,000 to help a major music and videotape firm move its warehouse from Chatsworth to Simi Valley, city staff members urged in a new report. The City Council today is scheduled to consider the aid request from Warner/Elektra/Atlantic Corp., a subsidiary of communications giant Time Warner Inc.

The city should provide about $130,000 to help a major music and videotape firm move its warehouse from Chatsworth to Simi Valley, city staff members urged in a new report. The City Council today is scheduled to consider the aid request from Warner/Elektra/Atlantic Corp., a subsidiary of communications giant Time Warner Inc.