Downtown Los Angeles

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/downtown-los-angeles

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. Where is Downtown Los Angeles?Central Los Angeles, California
2. How many people live in Downtown Los Angeles?Approximately 85,000 residents (2020)
3. What is the capital of Downtown Los Angeles?Los Angeles (DTLA is the central business district, not the capital)
4. What language do people speak in Downtown Los Angeles?English, Spanish, and many others due to diverse population
5. What is the jobs?Over 500,000 jobs
6. What is the daytime population?Estimated over 200,000 people (pre-COVID-19 pandemic)

Central Business District (CBD): The primary commercial, financial, and business center of a city.
Urban Rail Transit: A network of trains operating within a metropolitan area for public transportation.
Adaptive Reuse: The process of repurposing old buildings for new uses while preserving their historic character.
Civic Center: An area in a city designated for government buildings and civic functions.