*The Harbor-UCLA Medical Center Replacement Program was recently featured by Urbanize LA and Hoodline.

The $1.8 billion transformation of Harbor-UCLA Medical Center is taking shape in West Carson, drawing regional media attention as major new facilities rise across the active healthcare campus.

Recent coverage from Urbanize LA and Hoodline highlights the scale and complexity of the replacement program, which is being delivered by Hensel Phelps, HMC Architects, and CO Architects. Construction is progressing while the existing Level I trauma center remains fully operational, requiring careful coordination, sequencing, and safety planning across the 72-acre campus.

The program includes a new 545,000-square-foot acute care inpatient tower with 346 beds and a 370,000-square-foot outpatient treatment and support building. Additional components include a 508,000-square-foot parking structure, a regional laboratory, facilities and information technology support spaces, a central plant, a warehouse, and a helicopter landing pad.

The outpatient building will consolidate clinics, educational and conference spaces, and offices for physicians and administrative staff. Bringing these services together will improve operational efficiency and create a more coordinated, accessible experience for patients and care teams.

The replacement program responds to California’s seismic safety requirements while creating a more resilient and sustainable healthcare campus. Designed to achieve LEED Gold certification, the project will support the well-being of patients and staff, reduce long-term operating costs, and strengthen Los Angeles County’s public healthcare infrastructure.

Once complete, the transformed Harbor-UCLA campus will continue its vital role as a regional safety-net hospital, academic medical center, and provider of trauma and specialty care for millions of Los Angeles County residents.

The project is on track for completion in 2028. HMC is proud to collaborate with Los Angeles County, Hensel Phelps, CO Architects, and the broader project team to create a modern medical campus that will serve the community for generations.

Explore the Harbor-UCLA Medical Center Replacement Program.

Photos by: Hunter Kerhart for Urbanize LA