Transforming Downtown Los Angeles

Reinventing downtown Los Angeles will lead the city to maturity.

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February 6, 2002, 1:00 PM PST

By Abhijeet Chavan @http://twitter.com/legalaidtech

"[T]he suburban-sprawl mentality that's dominated Los Angeles has pretty uniformly segregated like with like. L.A., however, has about reached its physical limits, and a shortage of housing still exists. The central city, with its sturdy, enchanting old structures, can no longer be ignored.What's more, a young and vibrant segment of the populace has turned away from the oxymoronic concept of a suburban city. Hungry for a diverse and edgy urban life, they're devouring unconventional downtown living space as fast as it hits the market."

Thanks to Walter C. Kunz

Read the full story: Another Victory in the Quest to Transform Downtown

Sunday, February 3, 2002 in The Los Angeles Times

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