Downtown LA

Extracted Attributes

• Area

  5.84 square miles (15.1 square kilometers)

• Employment

  Over 500,000 jobs (19% of citywide employment)

• Key Issues

  Rampant crime and homelessness

• Population

  Approximately 85,000 to 88,000 residents

• Economic Impact

  Generates 40% of the city's sales taxes

• Alternative Name

  DTLA

Timeline

• Union Station is completed in Downtown LA, serving as the last of the grand urban rail terminals built in the United States. (Source: Web Search)

  1939-05-03

• Downtown LA begins to experience an economic decline as residents and businesses suburbanize, though it remains a center for government and banking. (Source: Wikipedia)

  1950-01-01

• The postmodern redesign of Pershing Square, designed by Ricardo Legorreta, is dedicated. (Source: Web Search)

  1994-02-01

• Downtown LA begins to experience a renaissance of economic revitalization and historic building repurposing. (Source: Wikipedia)

  2000-01-01

• L.A. Live breaks ground as part of a large-scale project aimed at reviving Downtown LA. (Source: Web Search)

  2005-01-01

• The $2 billion L.A. Live complex is completed. (Source: Web Search)

  2010-01-01

• As of 2020, Downtown LA reaches a population of roughly 85,000 residents and hosts over 500,000 jobs. (Source: Wikipedia)

  2020-01-01

Downtown Los Angeles

Downtown Los Angeles (DTLA) is the central business district of the city of Los Angeles. It is part of the Central Los Angeles region and covers a 5.84 mi2 (15.1 km2) area. As of 2020, it contains over 500,000 jobs and has a population of roughly 85,000 residents, with an estimated daytime population of over 200,000 people prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. Downtown Los Angeles is divided into neighborhoods and districts, some overlapping. Most districts are named for the activities concentrated there now or historically, such as the Arts, Fashion, Banking, Theater, Toy, and Jewelry Districts. It is the hub for the city's urban rail transit system, as well as the Pacific Surfliner and Metrolink commuter rail system covering greater Southern California. Also located in downtown is the Civic Center, the administrative core of the city government. Historically, downtown held a dense concentration of banks, department stores, and movie palaces that drew residents and visitors of all socioeconomic classes, but after the 1950s the area began to experience an economic decline. Still, it remained an important center for various activities—government business in the Civic Center, banking on Bunker Hill, and retail and entertainment, especially for Hispanic Angelenos and immigrants, on Broadway. Since the early 2000s, downtown has experienced a renaissance of economic revitalization, including the Crypto.com Arena in downtown's south end, and the restoration and repurposing of historic buildings in the area.

Web Search Results

• DTLA Alliance: Welcome to Downtown LA | Visit DTLA

  Simply put, there is nowhere else like Downtown LA in Los Angeles. Visitors, residents and prospective residents can all spend all day exploring without ever having to leave the neighborhood - which means less time in LA traffic and more time in the LA sun. There’s truly something for everyone with restaurants, events, sights, live performances, and a true small-town community. Downtown LA is an epicenter of activity with over 100 new restaurant and bar openings over the past couple of years and an average of 8 – 10 million visitors per month. Plus, with the expansion and upgrade of Metro services with the addition of three brand new stations in DTLA, it’s easier than ever to come check out the neighborhood. [...] There are a number of diverse neighborhoods within Downtown LA, each offering something unique. The heart of Downtown LA, the Downtown Center district, includes Bunker Hill and the Grand Avenue cultural corridor, the Financial District, Jewelry District, and 7th Street Restaurant Row. Additionally, on the north end you can find Chinatown, to the east the Arts District and Little Tokyo, to the south the Fashion District and South Park, to the west the Financial District and Bunker Hill, with Historic Downtown LA right in the middle. [...] Many of the original 19th and early 20th century buildings now serve as housing for 88,000 current residents and local, independent businesses dot every street corner. Combined with the incredible walkability of the neighborhood, a true sense of community has flourished and created a small-town community within a big city environment. Despite only constituting 1.4% of the city’s land area, DTLA’s businesses generate a staggering 40% of the city’s sales taxes. Additionally, DTLA accounts for 19% of citywide employment at a density almost 14 times greater than the citywide average of jobs per square mile.

• What to See, Do, and Eat in Downtown Los Angeles

  TitleGoUSA/Alamy Hip and historic, Downtown Los Angeles (or simply DTLA) offers big-city excitement with trendy restaurants, cultural attractions, budget-friendly shopping, and major-league sports. Easily accessible by Metro and perhaps one of the most pedestrian-friendly urban neighborhoods in Los Angeles, DTLA is being transformed by a multitude of cultural offerings such as regular art walks and street festivals, as well as innovative businesses that include indoor/outdoor markets, hip boutiques, and pop-ups. An influx of new residents has helped energize the area, and Downtown L.A.’s reemergence is also being driven by such attractions as Grand Park, an urban oasis with views stretching from the Music Center (including Walt Disney Concert Hall) to City Hall. [...] Events, nightlife, and live music give DTLA an energetic vibe. Crowds flock to the sports and entertainment combo of Staples Center and Microsoft Theater L.A. LIVE, where you can also see music artifacts (Elvis’s sheet music, Michael Jackson’s glove) at the Grammy Museum. And Grand Avenue, true to its name, is the city’s cultural hub, thanks to the Los Angeles Philharmonic performances at the spectacular Walt Disney Concert Hall and the sandstone-clad Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA). [...] The Arts District of DTLA is thriving, with museums, galleries, and cultural attractions galore. Don’t miss The Broad, the honeycomb-facade museum that houses 2,000 pieces of modern art by artists such as Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein. Recently relocated from Santa Monica, the Institute of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles features colorful and provocative exhibits, often from lesser-known but truly inspired international artists. Regular events offer one-of-a-kind opportunities to learn about the history of famous painted signs you can spot in L.A. Stroll the Arts District Co-Op, a warehouse-turned-small-business emporium with vendors selling handmade jewelry, screen-printed T-shirts, vintage denim, and drag queen-inspired looks straight from RuPaul’s runway, or browse the crazy cool wall

• Explore | Downtown LA

  Skip to Main Content # Explore Ready to explore Downtown LA? You’ve come to the right place. Downtown is LA’s urban center where the cutting-edge and the classic sit side-by-side. We're here to help you find exactly what you want, from culture, music and nightlife, to the perfect hotel that matches your taste and style. ## Dining & Drinks Downtown LA is a true foodie paradise From Grand Central Market, recipient of Bon Appetit’s Best Restaurants of the Year, to the Michelin-starred Patina and Watergrill, to homestyle tacos and artisan sausage and beer, Downtown LA inspires every palate. Learn More ## Arts & Entertainment Your Guide to Downtown LA's Must-See Attractions. [...] Your Guide to Downtown LA's Must-See Attractions. Downtown LA is packed with enough dazzling highlights and compelling features to keep even the most determined visitor busy. We’ll make sure you don’t miss a thing. Learn More ## Shopping A Retail Experience for Every Shopper. From boutique shops on Broadway and designer pop-ups in the Fashion District to a one-stop center at FIGat7th, Downtown LA has everything you need to shop ‘til you drop Learn More Become a DTLA Insider Sign up to receive emails about DTLA Subscribe Now ## Events If it's Going on Downtown, You'll Find it Here. Your first stop whenever you want to find something to do – whether you're looking for one of downtown's many festivals, exhibitions, performances, or a special event. Learn More ## Hospitality [...] Learn More ## Hospitality The Best Way to Stay in LA Our central location and numerous attractions draw millions of visitors for business and pleasure – and keep them returning year after year. Learn More ## Getting Around It's easier than ever to explore Downtown LA. Whether you're driving, walking or taking public transportation, we'll help you discover Downtown LA. Let’s go! Learn More Featured Calendar If it’s going on downtown, you’ll find it here. Restaurant Guide Savor a memorable dining experience. Happy Hour Finder Finish off your long workday or kick-start your weekend. Parking Plan the kind of parking experience you prefer.

• A PERFECT DAY IN DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES

  On my recent trip to Southern California I allocated a whole day to Downtown Los Angeles. Not only did I not regret it but it was one of my favorite days of the entire trip! Table of Contents Toggle ## What exactly is downtown LA? Downtown LA is the financial and business district located in the Northeastern part of the City of Los Angeles. ## Is Downtown LA safe? This is actually a tricky question. While in most large cities the downtown area is the safest area this isn’t true for Los Angeles. While more apartments and regular stores have come up in the last decades Downtown LA is still largely a financial and business center. It is busy during working hours Monday to Friday and fairly empty of people on the weekends. So your experience will vary depending on when you visit. [...] However, if you feel uncomfortable on your own, want more information about the sights, or just prefer going with a group, this tour about History and Architecture of Downtown LA sounds good. It visits most of what I saw on my walk and has excellent reviews. ## Is there more to do in Downtown Los Angeles? Absolutely! Due to having an early dinner reservation I had to rush a bit. Aside of exploring the Biltmore Hotel and the Public Library and taking time for a nice meal at Grand Central Market or Olvera Street there were several other sights I would have liked to include: [...] The main problem though is that on the southern edge of downtown Skid Row starts. This is one of the worst areas in any city and you should definitely avoid it. I strongly recommend you make a plan before visiting the downtown area to make sure you know where you are going and don’t end up in the wrong neighborhood (we ended up in one last year in San Francisco and it wasn’t pleasant). However, as long as you know what you are doing Downtown LA is perfectly safe during the day, especially during the week and business hours. If you follow my route below you should have no issues (other than what I mention in my report). ## How do you get to Downtown Los Angeles? ### By car: Several freeways will take you right into the downtown area.

• [PDF] DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES WALKING TOUR - SFP Student Portal

  in the street life of downtown. A 1995 photo shows a different place, shadowed by gigantic skyscrapers to the west. Its postmodern redesign by Ricardo Legorreta, dedicated in February of 1994, is full of symbols of California life. A fault line runs from one corner of the park to the other and postcards are embedded in park benches. The dominant visual feature of the park is a 120-foot high purple tower. As a behavioral setting, however, its lack of trees and grass make this place feel like urban desert. From Pershing Square make your way over to L.A. Live L.A. Live Figueroa between Olympic and 11th Street L.A. Live, which broke ground in 2005, and a planned development on Grand Avenue, are two large-scale projects aimed at reviving downtown. As the Grand Avenue Project is being compared [...] downtown. As the Grand Avenue Project is being compared with the Champs-Élysées, L.A. Live is touted as the Times Square of Los Angeles. The $2 billion complex will take up six city blocks and include a 7,000 square foot theater, a 54-story hotel, residential, retail, office, and broadcasting space. It is set to be completed in 2010 From L.A. Live, catch the Dash and head back to Union Station! [...] DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES WALKING TOUR ON YOUR WAY TO DOWNTOWN! Take the Gold Line from the Lake Ave. Station here in Pasadena to Union Station. See attached Dash map to reach each destination within downtown Los Angeles. Begin your walking tour at Union Station! Union Station 800 N. Alameda Street Completed in 1939, Union Station was the last of the grand urban rail terminals to be built in the United States. Architecturally, it is restrained Spanish Colonial Revival with Streamline Modern touches. Landscaped with enormous fig trees, Mexican fan palms, birds of paradise, ginger, and orchid trumpet vines, the gardens were meant to provide a fragrant haven for travellers. In 1997, the station opened Traxx, the first full-service restaurant in Union Station since the closure of Fred Harvey's in