8 of the best · Los Angeles, California
New Developments and Landmark Projects in Los Angeles
New museums, hotel residences, the subway extension and the projects shaping LA before the 2028 Olympics. We give status, not prices.
Our 8 favourites, listed A–Z · Updated October 2026
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Insiders' picks
Three of our favourites from this list, vetted by people who know and love Los Angeles.
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Aman: opening 2028
One Beverly Hills and Aman Beverly Hills
The large development on Santa Monica Boulevard at Wilshire, where Aman lists its Beverly Hills hotel as opening in 2028.
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Opened 22 September 2026
Lucas Museum of Narrative Art
George Lucas’ museum in Exposition Park, designed by MAD, opened on 22 September 2026.
3800 S Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90037Explore View on map
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Section 1 open since 8 May 2026
Metro D Line Extension
The subway extension under Wilshire Boulevard: Section 1 to La Cienega opened in May 2026; Beverly Hills, Century City and Westwood follow.
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Prime residences 1
Hotel-branded and luxury projects.
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Aman: opening 2028
One Beverly Hills and Aman Beverly Hills
The large development on Santa Monica Boulevard at Wilshire, where Aman lists its Beverly Hills hotel as opening in 2028.
Culture 2
New museums.
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Opened 19 April 2026
LACMA’s David Geffen Galleries
Peter Zumthor’s galleries for LACMA’s permanent collection, spanning Wilshire Boulevard.
5905 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036Explore View on map
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Opened 22 September 2026
Lucas Museum of Narrative Art
George Lucas’ museum in Exposition Park, designed by MAD, opened on 22 September 2026.
3800 S Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90037Explore View on map
Transport 2
Rail and airport.
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Not yet open
LAX Automated People Mover
A train linking LAX’s terminals with Metro and a rental-car centre. Not yet open: the latest reports point to 2027.
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Section 1 open since 8 May 2026
Metro D Line Extension
The subway extension under Wilshire Boulevard: Section 1 to La Cienega opened in May 2026; Beverly Hills, Century City and Westwood follow.
Landmarks 1
Towers and districts.
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Downtown’s tallest tower
Wilshire Grand Center
The tallest building in downtown Los Angeles, home of the InterContinental and Spire 73.
900 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90017Explore View on map
Sport & the 2028 Games 2
Arenas and LA28.
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SoFi Stadium and Intuit Dome
Hollywood Park, Inglewood
The Inglewood district around SoFi Stadium, with Intuit Dome nearby.
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14–30 July 2028
LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games
Los Angeles hosts the Olympic Games from 14 to 30 July 2028 and the Paralympic Games from 15 to 27 August 2028.
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