From Code to Capital: Using AI to Navigate Zoning Change and Unlock Value
Organized by: ArchiWise AI in partnership with CBRE & ARMADS
Los Angeles is rolling out a new hybrid zoning system that could reshape how development is evaluated, entitled, and financed citywide. Downtown is the first launch area, with every community plan set to transition in phases. If successful, other cities in the County may adopt similar frameworks.
Unlike the legacy code, the new model blends form, use, and performance standards, unlocking more flexible pathways for density, program mix, and entitlements. These changes shift zoning from a technical hurdle to a financial input — influencing feasibility, underwriting, and capital deployment.
At the same time, AI and data-driven tools are changing how developers and brokers analyze sites, assess risk, and structure deals. What once took weeks of manual analysis can now be evaluated in minutes — enabling faster decisions, clearer feasibility, and stronger positioning with capital partners.
Using real-world case scenarios, this session will break down how the reforms work, rollout timelines, and how the new system affects land value, development capacity, and deal strategy. We’ll also explore how modern technology can help translate complex zoning rules into actionable insights that improve deal velocity and outcomes.
Who should attend: Developers, investors, lenders, brokers, analysts, planners, and anyone involved in evaluating or funding LA real estate.
🍷 The discussion will be followed by a casual networking session with wine and peer-to-peer conversations.