Aaron Barker, MPL | Associate Principal

Aaron Barker is an Associate Principal leading BAE’s Los Angeles office. Aaron provides real estate advisory expertise including pro forma analysis and market studies for BAE projects across Southern California.

Aaron is currently testing the feasibility of new development prototypes along Metro’s Purple Line Extension for the City of Los Angeles. He is also evaluating Value Capture opportunities for expanded Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) in the San Fernando Valley.

Aaron brings a strong professional background in feasibility testing, land-use planning, and economic development.  Aaron played a key role in supporting the City of LA's Affordable Housing Linkage Fee Study, as well as evaluating In-Lieu Fees and implementation for new legislation such as Measure JJJ. He has also conducted numerous hotel and lodging studies, including pro forma analysis for a TOT Incentive Policy in Long Beach. Other projects include evaluating Joint Development proposals for Mixed-Use TOD along the Metro Expo and Gold Lines.

Prior to joining BAE, Aaron worked for the Office of LA Mayor Eric Garcetti in the Infrastructure Services department, providing research and analysis to assess the potential for leveraging EIFDs to fund improvements in green infrastructure and affordable housing.  In addition, he has launched several retail attraction and revitalization efforts as a Program Manager for Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) across New York City. He has also worked for JP Morgan Chase and Conde Nast as an editor and content strategist.

Aaron is an active member of the Urban Land Institute, and co-chair of the Roundtable Committee for Urban Marketplace. He earned a BA in International Studies from the University of Washington, and a Master of Planning (MPL) with a focus in Economic Development and Real Estate from the University of Southern California.