When gang violence and robberies sparked in the 70s businesses began to move out and relocate leaving Downtown Compton a ghost town.

[1] The Metro A Line light rail now runs through Downtown Compton making travel to the city much easier.

[2] Throughout the 1950s to early 1970s, Downtown Compton was a major business district and home to many companies.

[3] During the late 80s, the face of Compton began to change after the election of mayor Omar Bradley.

Around this time, the Los Angeles Metro Rail system began adding the finishing touches to the Blue Line that runs straight through Downtown Compton on the median of Willowbrook Avenue.