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Downtown LA Finally 'Happens'

Urbanites flock to new real estate hot spot

By Kevin Spak,  Newser Staff

Posted Sep 30, 2007 3:08 PM CDT

(Newser) – The clutter of buildings known as "downtown LA" is morphing from a nightly ghost town into a hip 'hood, the Washington Post reports. Recent laws have turned offices into lofts, and attracted hipsters to enjoy the high ceilings and roof parties. Artists are hightailing...   Read full story »

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