HQ Function

Serves as the central administrative and operational command center for LADWP, housing executive leadership, key engineering departments, customer relations management, and strategic policy-making divisions.

Notable Features:

Designed by A.C. Martin and Associates and completed in 1965, the John Ferraro Building is distinguished by its mid-century modern architecture, an expansive reflecting pool, and various public art installations. It was also an early example of energy-conscious design for large office buildings.

Work Culture:

As a major public utility, LADWP's work culture emphasizes public service, operational reliability, safety, and technical proficiency. It supports a large, diverse, and often unionized workforce dedicated to delivering essential water and power services to the city.

HQ Significance:

The John Ferraro Building is the nerve center for managing Los Angeles's critical water and power resources, directly impacting millions. It stands as a prominent symbol of the city's commitment to public utilities and is a recognizable architectural landmark in Los Angeles.

Values Reflected in HQ: The headquarters' imposing presence and functional design reflect LADWP's core values of stability, enduring public service, engineering achievement, and civic responsibility to the citizens of Los Angeles.

Location:

As a municipal utility, the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power's primary operational focus is serving the residents and businesses within the City of Los Angeles. It does not maintain a global operational presence in the traditional corporate sense. However, LADWP actively collaborates with national and international utility organizations, research institutions, and government agencies on best practices, technological advancements, and sustainability initiatives. Its innovations and scale of operations in urban utility management are recognized and studied worldwide.

Street Address:

111 N Hope St

City:

Los Angeles

State/Province:

CA

Country:

USA