Project profile: Bank of America Plaza
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Bank of America Plaza
Los Angeles, California
Owner: Brookfield
Operator: ABM Parking Services
The 2,128-space Bank of America Plaza Garage serves a 55-story office tower in downtown Los Angeles. Situated on a four-acre site with a lush garden and open seating area, this facility serves as a hub for the surrounding community. Energy-efficient lighting and ventilation systems and green cleaning practices contribute to this facility’s low-impact operations. The garage’s low-emitting vehicle spaces, bicycle parking amenities and electric vehicle fueling stations all allow patrons to easily take advantage of more sustainable transportation options.
Management highlights:
- Over 125 percent oversell of spaces through shared parking program
- Over 50 percent of garage waste diverted from landfill
- Over 60 percent of labor for most recent construction project was from local sources
Program highlights:
- Placemaking initiatives include a farmers market and arts and music events
- Two hybrid carshare vehicles are available for patron use
- 100 bicycle parking spaces are available for patron use
Technology structure design highlights:
- 10 Level 2 charging ports available for patrons
- 65 CO sensors ensure ventilation only runs when needed
- Lighting fixtures controlled by advanced programmable system