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April 3, 2013

Larry Kosmont Outlines California Redevelopment Alternative

Larry Kosmont, CEO of Kosmont Companies, walks TPR through California Redevelopment’s liquidation timeline, with advice for the private sector on the State’s impending property divestment.

April 2, 2013

Thomas Jefferson Plunkitt explains it all...

TPR's second exclusive interview of a new arrival to Los Angeles, an especially well-informed political and humanistic observer of local government, TJ Plunkitt, a direct descendant of the infamous George Washington Plunkitt of Tammany Hall.

April 2, 2013

Keith Comrie, Former Los Angeles CAO, Confirms that City's Fiscal Everest Has Deep Roots

Following a March TPR interview with Los Angeles Chief Administrative Officer Miguel Santan, Keith Comrie, CAO from 1979 to 1999, provides context to the City's fiscal issues and path forward.

March 29, 2013

Dodger Stadium Enhancements Publicly Unveiled for 2013 Season

In a press conference held by the Los Angeles Dodgers hours before opening night, Stan Kasten and Janet Marie Smith showcased and celebrated over $100 million worth of renovations and improvements executed over the offseason by the Dodgers architecture and design team.

March 29, 2013

Dodger Stadium Architectural Team Met Opening Day Challenges

TPR’s second in a series of interviews with Los Angeles Dodgers management and design team. Tommy Quirk of DAIQ explains the importance of enhancing the fan experience at every level while rushing to meet a tight deadline.

March 4, 2013

VX2013: The Smart Grid - Real or Hype?

James Kelly and Mike Montoya discuss development of a smart grid at the VerdeXchange VX2013 Conference in February. This is part one of a series also featuring Doug Kim, Osamu Onodera, and Panama Bartholomy.

March 4, 2013

LA Dodgers Management and Designers Highlight Stadium Improvements

TPR is pleased to share comments and interviews with management (Stan Kasten and Janet Marie Smith) and two of the three design professionals (Brenda Levin and Mia Lehrer) most responsible for enhancing the fan and player experience of a renovated Dodger Stadium.

March 4, 2013

Miguel Santana, LA's City Administrative Officer, Demystifies Next Mayor's Fiscal Challenge

At the dawn of the Los Angeles March 5th Primary Nominating Election, TPR is pleased to offer the following exclusive interview with Miguel Santana, Chief Administrative Officer for the City of LA, on the fiscal challenges facing the next administration.

March 4, 2013

Former San Diego Planning Director Bill Anderson on Reviving the City's Planning Department

Former City of San Diego Planning Director Bill Anderson discusses plans by the newly elected Mayor Bob Filner to unmerge the Planning and Development Services department.

March 4, 2013

Climate Resolve's Jonathan Parfrey Stresses Cool Roofs to Combat Urban Heat Island

TPR recently met with Jonathan Parfrey, executive director of Climate Resolve, to discuss cool roofs and the urban heat island effect in Los Angeles.

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