Los Angeles Lofts Spark A Return To Downtown

The heart of Los Angeles is being transformed as people return to the downtown.

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July 18, 2005, 8:00 AM PDT

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

"...Los Angeles has never had one place to call "downtown" in a traditional sense...many say L.A. is finally finding its heart. The latest evidence: An influx of people moving downtown...The transformation is visible in the area's historic core...For many, the development is bringing back the old charm of the early 20th century...It may be tough in areas, but the demand has caused prices to spike

Thanks to Abhijeet Chavan

FULL STORY: L.A.'s lofts lure what downtown has lacked: residents

Sunday, July 17, 2005 in The Christian Science Monitor

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