Once you live in a city long enough, you start developing a deeper appreciation for those places you may take for granted but are so essential to the city's personality. One of those places is K Street, which thanks to its location in the very heart of downtown, has been the victim of constant change, for better or worse.
It used to be a place lined with cars and teeming with families and restaurants and the famous "Fox Theater." Then it met a decline and attracted a lot of crime with a lot of shuttered businesses and became the blight of the city. Gradually, beginning in the mid '00's, it had a return to form, with more businesses opening and a wonderful revitalization. That took a hit with the great recession but it came back again in a big way when Golden 1 arena was built. Even though we are in the time of COVID, I'm confident that K will continue to grow and thrive in the decade ahead.
Some of the most notable spots are the historic church, some of the older buildings and some of the modern businesses, like the Empress, Pizza Rock and the new popular Nash & Proper. The visual landmark we all enjoy is actually the Crest Theater, which I pray will survive these tough times.
Whatever the case, it's a great place to stroll. While flawed, it's still one of the most interesting streets in our city! read more