Los Angeles faces big challenges—from extreme heat and air pollution to rising sea levels and infrastructure stress. At the same time, it needs better tools to plan for the future, especially as it prepares for major events like the 2028 Olympics. To help, we’re working with a wide group of partners to explore the creation of a Los Angeles Digital Twin (LA DT)—a virtual, real-time model of the city that brings together data, science, and technology to support better decisions across government, business, and communities.

This LA DT would not only support planning for climate and infrastructure risks, but also improve daily operations, like traffic flow and emergency response. It could also help teach and train the next generation of city planners, engineers, and policymakers through a new Urban Digital Twin Institute and Laboratory.

We’re in active discussions with public agencies, universities, nonprofits, and private companies to shape the vision, identify key priorities—like green shipping, clean air and water, and Olympic readiness—and build the partnerships and resources needed to make it real. This effort is about collaboration, innovation, and creating a smarter, more resilient Los Angeles for the decades ahead.