It is hard to believe, but I began broadcasting in Los Angeles Radio,
May
of 2002. Since then, I have
enthusiastically kept tabs on the resurgence of DTLA. I was at the early Art Walks, frequented warehouse living on
First Street, and grabbed lunch boxes
in Little Tokyo. I attended the Opening of The Nokia Theater, kicked off
games
at Staples Center, toasted the new LEED Certified Lofts, and walked the
gutted
Salon that now anchors Perishing Square. And through the years my grasp of
DTLA has
been as diverse as the city itself. My friends vary from those who are
climbing the corporate latter, to those making their mark
with a needle and thread, and even some who exist simply to help others
living
on skid row
My last book was on the shelves at Urban Outfitters and I can't wait to see my next installation there too! My new book is called, DTLA Finding Community in Districts, Pioneers, and People.I want to take you, on a first hand journey to discover the distinct boroughs that have taken root downtown. I want to hear the stories from those who have worked tirelessly to instigate the culture. I want to describe the community of people who now call DTLA home.
I willl be sure to include real stories, no matter how raw and gritty, lots of before and after pictures, and of course your testimonies, opinions, and reviews of DTLA. So, pony up, and lets find out more about the Arts District, Fashion District, Skid Row, Financial District, Bunker Hill, and The Old Theater District....it will be fun, and you might just find a new community along the way.
