What is DTWX?

Mission Downtown 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.
	Vision Expand 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.
Strategic Pillars   Address DTLA’s Challenges and Opportunities Through Thought Leadership Advance DTLA Priorities Through Convenings and Pilot Project Execution Enhance Understanding of DTLA Through Research and Data Ensure DTWX’s Growth Through Advancement and Communications

STUDY FINDS ADAPTIVE REUSE COULD UNLOCK BILLIONS for dtla's economy

A recent study by Downtown Works (DTWX), conducted with BAE Urban Economics, Gensler, and CBRE, warns that Downtown Los Angeles faces a potential $84 billion economic loss over the next decade if office vacancies remain unaddressed. The report highlights how converting vacant office buildings into housing could add $12 billion in assessed property value, generate $2 billion in new economic activity, create thousands of much-needed homes, and support over 1,600 jobs annually.

This study outlines actionable steps for the City to modernize policies and unlock the economic and social benefits of adaptive reuse.

→ Full Study: View the complete report here.

→ Media Contact: For media inquiries, please contact Nick Serki at nserki@ccala.org. 

PUBLIC REALM REPORT

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.  

• Our report finds that the City is missing significant opportunities to create signature urban parks and open spaces in its city center.
• We offer ideas for how the City can collaborate with the private sector and communities to improve DTLA’s public realm.
• It's informed by a case study analysis of 10 successful urban parks across the nation. 

REPORT CASE STUDIES