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Downtown Rebound: Los Angeles Ranks Second in Recovery Post-Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has greatly affected the world, leaving businesses at a standstill and downtown areas silent. Los Angeles was no exception, with its downtown area being hit hard by the crisis. However, new data is giving a clearer picture of the past and a new view of how far the city has come in its “downtown rebound.”
Three years since the pandemic began, it’s the crucial question: How well have we recovered? These “downtown rebounds” are critical in every city’s overall recovery, in fact, across the entire country.
The streets themselves turned gray in March 2020 as the COVID crisis left them silent and businesses at a standstill. But now, three years later, the view from above and at ground level has changed.
After the entire world shut down, now everywhere, including downtown Los Angeles, is walking toward recovery. And we can see that by tracking where all the cellphone usage is.
The latest data reveals that out of 62 cities, Los Angeles ranks 27th in recovery, right in the middle. The data also shows that Los Angeles is back up to 65 percent of pre-pandemic levels.
Smaller cities actually had quicker recoveries, but bigger cities are very different. In fact, when it comes to the top five cities across the entire country, the cellular data shows that Los Angeles ranks number two, just behind New York.
This is good news for the city’s businesses and the downtown area in general, as it shows that recovery is well underway. The pandemic has been a tough time for everyone, but it’s encouraging to see that progress is being made in Los Angeles.
As the city continues its downtown rebound, businesses and residents alike can take comfort in knowing that things are moving in the right direction. With continued efforts and support, Los Angeles will continue to recover and thrive.
https://www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/news/downtown-rebound-pandemic-business-recovery-in-los-angeles/