Los Angeles, home to 3.8 million residents, is the second-largest city in the United States and is set to host the 2028 Summer Olympics. While this global event presents opportunities to showcase the city’s vibrancy and infrastructure, Los Angeles is simultaneously grappling with two urgent and interconnected challenges: a severe housing shortage and an inadequate public transit system. These crises are undermining the quality of life for many Angelenos, particularly those who are economically disadvantaged, leaving them unhoused or stranded with limited mobility options.
Addressing these critical issues requires forward-thinking, progressive solutions that extend well beyond the 2028 horizon. However, in the immediate term, leveraging both existing transit infrastructure and ongoing transit projects offers a practical and impactful approach. By prioritizing the development of dense Transit-Oriented Developments (TODs), Los Angeles can maximize land use, increase housing supply, and enhance mobility in a sustainable manner.
This research seeks to identify the most strategic opportunities for TOD implementation and aims to answer a central question: WHERE SHALL WE BUILD?
