John Adams
Principal & Regional Managing Director
Gensler
MissionDowntown Works promotes public engagement and understanding of Downtown LA’s most important opportunities and elevates solutions to DTLA’s challenges. Downtown Works delivers on this mission through thought leadership, convenings with the public, research and by highlighting the area’s unique civic character and its role in building a more equitable future for our region. |
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VisionExpand DTLA’s role as a force for economic opportunity and growth in the City of Los Angeles and uplift its reputation as a dynamic, inclusive and welcoming urban center. |
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Strategic Pillars
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Public-private partnerships can deliver and enhance parks projects in Downtown Los Angeles.
CCA hosted a panel focused on leveraging pandemic recovery to strengthen economic development in our city center.
Downtown Works, Central City Association's nonprofit sister organization, announced its newest Board of Directors that will strategically inform the organization's efforts to uplift DTLA as a dynamic, inclusive and welcoming city center.
In November 2022, DTWX released its first report showcasing how local government can leverage public-private partnerships (P3s) to deliver a world class public realm in Downtown.