Los Angeles is often described not as a single city, but as a "patchwork quilt" where the fabric changes color and texture the moment you cross a specific intersection. Because of its history of redlining, rapid post-war development, and waves of immigration, the "vibe" of a neighborhood can shift 180 degrees in a three-minute walk.A classic, clever example of this is the transition between Koreatown, Westlake, and Hancock Park.