Living, Working & Playing in DTLA

What You’ll Learn

• Enhancing the Downtown Experience
  How are developers and city leaders creating a more integrated, vibrant experience for those living, working, playing, and visiting Downtown Los Angeles? Are there any innovative mixed-use or community-driven projects that exemplify this effort?
• Investor Sentiment and Asset Demand
  Which asset types (e.g., office, multifamily, retail, industrial, or hospitality) are investors most optimistic about in Downtown LA? What specific neighborhoods or areas within DTLA are seeing the highest demand, and what factors are driving this interest?
• Financing Challenges and Strategies
  How are dealmakers financing new developments in today’s market, particularly in Downtown Los Angeles? What creative financing solutions are being implemented to address rising costs, tighter capital markets, and project uncertainties in the region?
• Innovative Development Strategies
  As economic pressures and market dynamics evolve, how are developers getting creative with their approach to building, expanding, and diversifying their portfolios in Downtown LA? What unique strategies are helping to mitigate risks while still achieving growth?
• Tenant Demographics and the DTLA Shift
  What types of tenants (both residential and commercial) are moving to and from Downtown Los Angeles? How are developers adapting their projects to cater to the changing demographic of tenants, and how is this reshaping the types of spaces being built?
• Workforce Trends and Office Demand
  With hybrid and remote work models becoming more common, how is demand for office space in Downtown LA evolving? Are developers reimagining office space layouts or focusing on more flexible, collaborative environments to meet the needs of modern businesses?
• Retail and Mixed-Use Developments
  How are retail spaces in Downtown Los Angeles being redefined in the wake of e-commerce growth and shifting consumer behavior? Are mixed-use developments becoming a solution to revitalizing retail spaces, and what does this mean for the future of DTLA’s commercial landscape?