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May 1, 2009

L.A. City Office of Historic Resources Launches SurveyLA-Long Overdue Inventory of L.A.'s Architectural Legacy

Office of Historic Resources Manager Ken Bernstein explains the benefits-for developers, preservationists, and city employees-of the SurveyLA process.

May 1, 2009

Proposed Amendments to CEQA Released By Governor's Office of Planning and Research

Drafted to better determine the significance of greenhouse gas emission impacts, the reports reflects the need for CEQA to keep pace with the evolving understanding of sustainability.

May 1, 2009

L.A. Councilman Alarcón Boosts Foreclosure Mitigation Programs

The councilmember is carrying legislation that aims to mitigate the foreclosure crisis by working with banks and lenders, increasing first time buyer assistance, and stabilizing neighborhoods.

May 1, 2009

RTAC Tasked With Developing SB 375 Regional Emission Targets

One of the few members of the Regional Targets Advisory Committee representing business, Jim Wunderman of the Bay Area Council, discusses SB 375 and CA governance.

May 1, 2009

Related's Bill Witte Opines on California's Housing Market

The Related Companies are weathering the economic storm by sticking to the types of deals that have yielded success in the past.

March 31, 2009

Christopher Leinberger: The New American Dream Will Be ‘Walkable Urban,' Defined by ‘Choice'

The Brookings Institution's visiting fellow argues that the Millenial Generation and retiring Baby Boomers are choosing urban over suburban; the real estate industry needs to catch up.

March 31, 2009

EDF's Tom Graff Gave 37 Years of Service; Helped Redefine Environmentalism in the U.S.

Retiring from his post as regional director at Environmental Defense Fund, Tom Graff's exit interview gave an account of the evolution and current state of environmental protection in California.

March 31, 2009

Former Commerce Secretary Kantor: Trade Critical to Global Warming, Economic Recovery

Former U.S. Trade Representative and Commerce Secretary Mickey Kantor advocates for trade reform as the key component for the recovery of the economy and the protection of the environment.

March 31, 2009

Ventura City Manager Rick Cole to California Real Estate Industry: ‘Get Real!'

Rick Cole provides unflinching commentary on the causes of the current economic crisis as well the drastic changes necessary to achieve long term economic security.

March 31, 2009

USC's Specific Plan Aims to Integrate University, Surrounding Business, Residential Communities

USC Director of Entitlements Brian League explains how the academic agenda of the land use decisions arising from USC's ongoing planning processes may help achieve the economic goals of the communit

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