Downtown Los Angeles has come a long way over the last decade. Once the domain of weekday warriors and struggling artists, the expansion of L.A.’s public transportation system and the launch of L.A. Live in 2007 served as catalysts for developers to revitalize the area, sparking a wave of residential and commercial construction from South Park to the Arts District.
The area’s once-dormant neighborhoods have been reborn as vibrant communities bursting with distinct identities, landmarks, eateries, and public spaces.
In this special report, we asked a group of downtown professionals – some new to the area, some not – about their experiences working in the beating heart of Los Angeles.
