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March 31, 2011

Westside Urban Forum Panel: "R" We There Yet?

The March gathering of WUF featured David Abel, Richard Katz, Denny Zane, and David Grannis, who shared the current political, financing, and planning state of Measure R.

March 31, 2011

Ventura Mayor Bill Fulton's State of the City: Countdown to 2016

Mayor Bill Fulton focused on the partnerships and the community organizations that have shepherded the city through tough times.

March 31, 2011

Tom Gilmore Opines on Infill Development and Downtown L.A.

Recently released figures from the U.S. Census confirmed the success story of Downtown L.A. and Historic Corridor. Developer Tom Gilmore helped make it happen. What happens next?

March 31, 2011

‘Skyline Changer'-Wilshire Grand Hotel- Wins Approval

In March, the L.A. City Council approved a suite of ordinances that paved the way for a $1 billion high rise in Downtown-the first office tower to be built in the neighborhood in over 20 years.

March 31, 2011

Howard Hughes' Hercules Campus Revitalized by Ratkovich

The Ratkovich Company will redevelop the former Hughes Aircraft site near Playa Vista into an office environment for the creative and technology industries.

March 3, 2011

Controller Chiang: California Needs Honest, Sustainable Budgets Beyond 2011-12

The state's finances have improved in the past two years, but there is a lot of work left to be done. Controller Chiang explains where we've been and where we're going.

March 3, 2011

L.A. Infrastructure Development Suffers From Lack of Strategic Planning

From public transit to water to healthcare, Los Angeles is in need of substantial capital investment. David Grannis explains.

March 3, 2011

Balqon/Winston Energy Announce EV Sale at VX2011

Excerpts from a press conference announcing a U.S.-China based business partnership that highlights the economic benefits of greening the ports.

March 3, 2011

National Acclaim for New Downtown Women's Center Facility

This interview, featuring DWC CEO Lisa Watson, showcases the new facility, one of the city's newest prizes of architecture and social service.

March 3, 2011

L.A. First Deputy Mayor Austin Beutner's Development Reform Effort Assessed

An event in February hosted by the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce shed some light on the possible direction of project approval process reform.

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