Skid Row, Downtown neighborhood in Los Angeles, United States
Skid Row is a neighborhood in downtown Los Angeles that stretches across a section between several cross streets. The area consists of old warehouses, dormitories and numerous social work facilities lining wide sidewalks.
The neighborhood emerged in the late 19th century as a stopping point for wandering workers and day laborers. Over the following decades more and more aid organizations concentrated here, until the zone officially became a focal point for homeless assistance in the mid-1970s.
On street corners you find mobile libraries and art projects open to residents and visitors alike. Many local initiatives organize film screenings and small performances where people gather on the sidewalk.
Visitors should be aware of the particular character of this area before walking through and respect the publicly accessible facilities. Many aid organizations offer day centers and counseling stations open during certain hours.
On some sidewalks tent encampments stretch across several blocks, with residents often arranging their makeshift shelters with remarkable care. These makeshift settlements constantly change appearance depending on weather conditions and municipal interventions.
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