DOWNTOWN Escort Los Angeles – For Downtown Escort Los Angeles, 2009 was a pretty exciting year. Sure, the recession put a damper on a lot of things, but on the development front the community was actually quite active, as numerous large projects that began before the bubble burst came online. From housing efforts like Sakura Crossing to entertainment attractions such as the multiplex at L.A. Live to civic projects including the Gold Line, the area saw plenty of openings.