How do you turn a neglected city center into one of the most sought-after real estate markets in America?
In this episode of All Things Real Estate, Ari Wintraub sits down with Hal Bastian, affectionately known as The Mayor of Downtown LA, and a key figure in LA’s early 2000’s renaissance, to gain insights on what has gone wrong in Los Angeles’ urban core. From the late 90’s when the city was a ghost town at night, to it’s pre-covid-peak, and now it’s current downturn, Hal has been there. In this interview he shares a passionate, sometimes painful look at the evolution of the city and what needs to happen to see DTLA rise again.
You’ll learn:
- What it takes to turn historic buildings into modern multifamily housing
- How Bunker Hill high rises destroyed residential living in downtown
- How Hal helped bring residents and retailers back downtown
- Lessons from dealing with zoning, homelessness, and political red tape
- What to do with Oceanwide Plaza, AKA: “Graffiti Towers”
A powerful episode about urban reinvention, civic pride, and the people who build our cities from the inside out.
You can find Ari on
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7740rGWkiC5lEKGbbD1gJq
Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/all-things-real-estate-with-ari-wintraub/id1799328546
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ariwintraub/
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