Office

Downtown LA is the region’s largest and most diverse office market, with 40 million SF of traditional and creative space in an unparalleled collection of Class A towers, historic buildings, and industrial conversions.

On this page you will find key market stats and geographic information, an overview of property types with select case studies, top industries of DTLA and access to talent.

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A Guide to The Future of Office in Downtown Los Angeles

DTLA Works Office Space Guide

Downtown LA is Southern California's largest and most diverse commercial market - with its best collection of Class A towers, historic office buildings, and industrial spaces.

Learn more about the office opportunities of DTLA in the Guide to Downtown LA Office Space.

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Property Types

The Downtown renaissance has radically transformed the DTLA office market with new ownership, tenants, and workspaces – bringing Class A properties into the 21st century, restoring historic buildings to their former glory, and converting industrial spaces for a new generation of tech and creative companies.

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DTLA & The Future of Work

The convenience of DTLA’s central location supports both work-life balance and hybrid modes of work, with 57% of DTLA workers commuting less than 7 miles, and 62% of DTLA residents traveling less than 5 miles to work, while 44% walk, bike, take transit, or work from home. The area’s social and cultural diversity, exciting dining, nightlife, and entertainment, and robust health and wellness offerings, create unparalleled opportunities for the integration of lifestyle and work.

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Case Studies

Class A: US Bank Tower

Silverstein Property’s $60M repositioning plans have transformed all aspects of the tower and surrounding campus - The Gardens - to meet the evolving needs of the modern workforce. Highlighted by a redesigned lobby with indoor & outdoor collaboration areas, juice/cocktail bar, Grab & Go market, and Vista - a new 20,000 SF amenity destination on the 54th floor with flexible event/conferencing/ workspaces - this comprehensive placemaking effort greatly improves not only the building, but the surrounding neighborhood as well.

Class A: US Bank Tower

Class A: Wells Fargo Center

This $80M overhaul of the food and beverage offerings at Wells Fargo Center features an open seating plan, enhanced outdoor spaces, and first-rate food options such as Shake Shack, Trejo’s, and Danny Boy’s. On the second floor, The Peak at Halo is a tenant amenity center featuring a fitness & wellness studio, an al fresco terrace, and flexible space for work and meetings.

Class A: Wells Fargo Center

Historic: The CalEdison

One of the first all-electrically heated and cooled buildings in the United States, The CalEdison is a fourteen-story, steel-framed 1931 treasure that follows a classically inspired Art Deco design. As part of its repositioning for creative offices, the property now features a campus-wide fiber backbone that allows tenants to work across the property’s amenities on their own private network, including at the hip espresso bar in the building’s spectacular Deco lobby.

Historic: 7Main

The flagship of department store chain Dearden’s for over a century, the property has been reimagined by Urban Offerings as a 90,000 SF contemporary creative office campus. The fully renovated interiors feature original brick walls and old growth timber framing, with ceiling heights ranging from 12 feet to 17 feet. A private garden tucked behind the alley is for the exclusive use of tenants and guests, while ground floor retail, restaurants, and bars activate the neighborhood and make it a destination for all Angelenos.

Industrial: California Market Center

Built in 1962 as a showroom and merchandising complex, it quickly became the heart of the world-renowned LA fashion industry. Comprising three towers and over 1.8 million SF, it was acquired by Brookfield Properties in 2017 - who has undertaken a $170M redevelopment and creative office repositioning featuring state-of-the-art facilities, infrastructure, and amenities, including an open-air shopping plaza, rooftop terraces, and an Urbanspace food hall. The effort has already landed two major tenants in Adidas, who will occupy 107,000 SF and SPARC, who took 164,000 SF.

Industrial: Row DTLA

In terms of scope and ambition, no other industrial conversion comes close to the vision that Atlas Capital has been making a reality for ROW DTLA. More than a campus, at 32 acres and almost 3 million SF of rentable space, it is a “city within a city” that features a curated mix of contemporary offices, bespoke boutiques, and artisanal eateries, all served by a 4,000-stall parking structure that affords tenants 4 spaces per 1,000 SF.

Industrial: California Market Center

Industrial: Row DTLA

Geographic Clusters

Bunker Hill

A mix of soaring skyscrapers, internationally-known cultural institutions, and world-class architecture, Bunker Hill is also home to an increasing concentration of desirable residential properties. The success of The Broad, Disney Concert Hall, and the recently opened Conrad Hotel at The Grand LA has ushered in a new population, activating the area on evenings and weekends. With the opening of the Regional Connector, even more Angelenos now have convenient access to the area.

Financial District

Dense, diverse, and dynamic, the Financial District is the heart of DTLA. Sitting at the center of the region’s Metro rail system, and possessing an unparalleled selection of restaurants, it is the epitome of convenience. The area is home to major retailers like Target, H&M, and Whole Foods, great hotels like The Sheraton and InterContinental, and authentic attractions like Pershing Square and the Jewelry District. Rental and condo properties add a residential community that keeps the neighborhood buzzing through the day and into the evening.

Historic Core/Fashion District

With its collection of classic buildings adapted for both office and residential use, this area boasts many of the things that originally put Los Angeles on the world stage – ornate movie palaces, showcase architecture, and the bustling Broadway corridor. It’s also where visitors can experience DTLA’s contemporary reputation as a one-of-a-kind food, arts, and shopping destination, with community events like Downtown Art Walk, and a popular weekly farmers market drawing crowds to the district through the week and weekend.

Arts District

Situated on the eastside of DTLA, adjacent to the LA River and railyards, the Arts District is famously home to galleries and cultural spaces, live/work lofts, and unique restaurants and retail in converted warehouses and former factories. It’s also become a haven of innovative space for technology, media, and other creative companies. The neighborhood’s buzz can be felt day and night and has made it one of the hottest real estate markets in the country.

Tenants

The diversity of DTLA’s buildings and the vibrancy of its neighborhoods and lifestyle have attracted an increasingly diverse mix of industries and companies. Once dominated by traditional sectors, growth in recent years has come from the creative and tech industries. That has drawn a broader mix of professional talent which has continued to reshape DTLA as a place of innovation and creativity.

It’s the fastest and hottest next chapter of real estate development, arguably, in LA. And that’s a place that we want to be.

HOK

The company was attracted to the property in part because of its proximity to the new hotels, apartments, bars, restaurants and cultural attractions that have mushroomed nearby.

Adidas

We take pride in being part of a thriving creative community. Big brands, small start-ups, independent shops, cafés, and restaurants – we’re all here.

Spotify

DTLA is one of the key financial epicenters of Southern California, which is very desirable to employees and other businesses... The synergies of this location are important to our human capital and the future growth of our firm both nationally and internationally.

American Realty Advisors

Access to Talent

The maps below demonstrate how being at the center of LA’s freeway and rail systems provides multiple commuting options, making it an appealing work location for talent from across the region. With the growth of hybrid and flexible work, having a location that is accessible from so many different areas is more valuable than ever.

DTLA Alliance Reports & Research

Our independent research and reports across key sectors of the Downtown LA market provide crucial data and analysis for developers, investors, and businesses when assessing the DTLA environment.

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Contact the Economic Development Team

The DTLA Alliance’s economic development department is your resource for information about Downtown LA. We are here to answer your questions, provide in-depth insights, lead custom tours, and much more.