Will L.A.'s Chinatown Bloom Again?

The next chapter in the long story of downtown L.A.'s revitalization is in progress with the Cornfield's purchase.

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March 19, 2001, 8:45 AM PST

The governor is in the hot seat. The Trust for Public Land has until Nov. 30 to pull together $30 million to purchase the 40-acre Cornfield parcel near Chinatown. But it needs the help of Gov. Davis and the state budget to create the open space needed in the city's dense, urban core.

Thanks to Gwenn Hilburn

FULL STORY: Davis Can Make 'Cornfield' Bloom

Monday, March 19, 2001 in The Los Angeles Times

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