236 The Power of Where Transit-oriented policies, such as those implemented by the City of Los Angeles, provide greater and more frequent access to jobs and desirable neighborhoods, attracting people and businesses. Downtown Los Angeles, the Westlake District, and Koreatown are experiencing high population growth, and many residents who are moving to or living in these areas have fewer cars. The commuter lines are attracting health care and professional services along their routes. Day care, shops, and restaurants are in easy walking distance. Nearby residents can make a lifestyle choice to give up their cars because of the high density of transit lines and bus stops. By contrast, consider the Mid-Wilshire and Hancock Park neighborhoods (on the left side of the map above). These residents have fewer public transit options and rely more heavily on cars. Such neighborhoods also tend to have fewer local amenities because residents are less likely to shop and eat locally. Areas of high transit access and low car ownership stand out in downtown Los Angeles, the Westlake District, and Koreatown as bright-green areas. They follow major metro lines and are ringed by downtown freeways. Higher car ownership in Hancock Park and Mid-Wilshire, shown in orange, coincide with fewer public transit options. Downtown Los Angeles, set against the San Gabriel Mountains.
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