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The Bloc in downtown LA is one shopping center that has not given up on foot traffic. "We want this to be the living room for downtown," said The Ratkovich Co EVP and COO Clare DeBriere (above).
With the Bloc, a $160M reno of the former Macy's Plaza at 700 South Flower St, the firm aimed to create an engaging space, DeBriere said.
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