Los Angeles International Airport Master Plan
HR&A advised Los Angeles World Airports on the local and regional economic impacts of redeveloping and expanding Los Angeles International Airport over nearly a decade spanning three mayoral administrations. Using extensive REMI and IMPLAN modeling, we prepared detailed economic impact analyses that evaluated alternative master plan concepts and provided critical data for decision-making by senior LAWA management, City officials, and regional leaders while addressing questions from elected officials and the public about development implications.
LAX required comprehensive economic analysis to support long-term planning decisions for one of the world’s busiest airports, with development alternatives that would significantly impact the City of Los Angeles, surrounding communities, and the broader Southern California region. The complexity of evaluating multi-billion dollar infrastructure investments across multiple jurisdictions and time horizons demanded sophisticated economic modeling capabilities and clear communication strategies for diverse stakeholder audiences. HR&A’s approach combined rigorous quantitative analysis with strategic advisory support, using advanced economic modeling to project baseline conditions and forecast scenarios across various geographic scales from local subareas to the five-county Southern California region.
Our detailed regional and local economic impact analyses provided essential foundations for evaluating alternative master plan concepts as they evolved over the planning period, enabling informed decision-making about LAX’s future development. The comprehensive modeling and forecasting work supported senior management and City officials in responding to questions from elected officials, regional leaders, and the public about economic implications of proposed alternatives.
