How the 2028 Olympics Are Reshaping Los Angeles Construction

Unlike many previous host cities, LA is relying primarily on existing venues while investing heavily in transportation and infrastructure improvements that will benefit residents long after the Games conclude.

Metro's ambitious "Twenty-Eight by '28" initiative includes dozens of transportation projects designed to improve mobility across Southern California. Major projects include the D Line Subway Extension to Westwood, the LAX Automated People Mover, and the new LAX/Metro Transit Center, all aimed at reducing congestion and providing better connections between key Olympic venues.

The economic impact is also significant. Billions of dollars are being invested in infrastructure, public spaces, transit, and surrounding neighborhoods. Areas such as Downtown Los Angeles, Inglewood, Exposition Park, Long Beach, and the LAX corridor are seeing some of the most substantial development activity as the city prepares to welcome the world.

Unlike past Olympics that required the construction of numerous new stadiums, LA28 is leveraging existing world-class facilities including SoFi Stadium, the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Intuit Dome, Dodger Stadium, and venues throughout Southern California. This approach reduces costs while allowing infrastructure investments to focus on projects that provide lasting value for local communities.

Whether through new rail lines, airport improvements, public transit expansions, or neighborhood revitalization efforts, the 2028 Olympics are accelerating construction projects that will help shape Los Angeles for decades to come.