Chapter 07: What Is Geoaccounting? 237 ABOVE In this example, businesses in downtown Los Angeles are grouped into major employment categories. Although retail, distribution, and manufacturing jobs are still common in the Fashion District, improved access to public transport and a walkable neighborhood continue to attract professional and technology businesses to the district. The Fashion District serves as a popular destination for local residents and visitors from beyond Los Angeles, because it is more easily accessible through public transit. The area is experiencing a notable transformation because of public and private investments in housing, employment opportunities, offices, hotels, and entertainment. The district has become a lively neighborhood with a median age of 37 and a majority of inhabitants holding a bachelor’s degree. It continues to attract businesses because of the nearby amenities, and its housing growth has been driven by the ease of commuting. Fashion District residents defy the long-held myth that all Angelenos rely on cars. More than 40 percent of these residents walk, bike, carpool, or commute via public transport to their jobs, and for 60 percent, that commute is under 30 minutes. Los Angeles Metro Rail system serving Chinatown near downtown. The single light rail line of 31 miles runs between Azusa and East Los Angeles via the north end of downtown Los Angeles.
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