Los Angeles Convention Center
Los Angeles, California
USA
Client: City of Los Angeles – City Administrative Officer (CAO)
Project Phase: Feasibility and Procurement Strategy Phase
Role: Technical and Financial Advisor
Disciplines: Due Diligence, Public-Private Partnerships (P3), Financial Modeling, Asset Assessment, Stakeholder Engagement
Project Description:
Commissioned by the City of Los Angeles CAO’s office, this project involved a comprehensive technical and financial assessment to determine the future development strategy for the Los Angeles Convention Center. Our team conducted due diligence on the existing facility, evaluated multiple procurement options—converging on a Design-Build-Finance-Operate-Maintain (DBFOM) public-private partnership model—and performed value-for-money analysis based on lifecycle cost, revenue potential, and operational efficiencies.
The assignment included stakeholder market sounding, risk analysis, and the development of actionable recommendations for a future-proof convention center that aligns with the city’s economic and tourism goals. Our work provided the City with a roadmap to deliver a modernized facility supported by sustainable funding and long-term operational performance.
Key Features:
Evaluation of Public Private Partnership (P3 DBFOM) and alternative procurement models
Technical assessment of existing assets and lifecycle risks
Financial modeling and value-for-money analysis
Stakeholder engagement and market sounding
Recommendations for long-term O&M and revenue strategy
(Photo Credits: LA Convention Center)