In Downtown Los Angeles is a network of pedestrian bridges that seem very out of place. Why were these built, what were they for, and what can you find on them today?
Tag Archives: Downtown LA
Video: What Makes a Train Station Busy?
L.A. Metro’s Regional Connector project opened in 2023 with three new stations. Despite its high profile, only one of those stations seems consistently busy. In this video, John compares them to understand why, and makes a lot of silly jokes along the way.
Little Tokyo
Little Tokyo is Downtown’s most dynamic and fun neighborhood to visit, with great dining, nightlife, and shopping, And it’s very convenient to visit by transit.
The Central Library
Central Library is one of the most beautiful main libraries anywhere in the country. Our guide will show just a few of the many treasures it has to offer inside.
The Regional Connector: a How-To Guide to Metro’s New Rail Opening
The Regional Connector opens tomorrow! See our guide on Metro’s new rail service and what you can find around the new downtown stations.
Futures Unrealized: The Pedway
Downtown Los Angeles holds a fascinating relic of what might have been. Follow us on a tour of a future unrealized: the Pedway.
The Bad Art Walking Tour of Downtown (Part 2)
Downtown LA is home to a lot of public art, and much of it is quite bad. In the second part of our humorous walking tour, we explore the corporate plazas of the financial district and the wide array of public art within.
The Bad Art Walking Tour of Downtown (Part 1)
Downtown LA is home to a lot of public art, and much of it is quite bad. In this humorous walking tour, we explore the history of the civic center’s strange public art.
Toys, Dulces, Shops, and Nostalgia: an Interview with Brenda Escobar
Photographer Brenda Escobar captures the nostalgic beauty of much of Los Angeles, from her home neighborhood of Reseda to the Toy District of Downtown LA. In this post, we discuss her artwork, her upbringing in the Valley, her favorite places to visit, and the travails of going to FedEx.
Alchemy in Skid Row, Los Angeles: the Artwork of S.C. Mero
Los Angeles is a sprawling landscape with remarkable history, architecture, and community. Here, we introduce you to an individual from our community, an artist/alchemist that contributes to the LA landscape.
Transiting Los Angeles 