Cities and counties have some flexibility in meeting the requirements of the new statewide code, but the new regulations represent landmark policy change for a state driving the green building agenda.
A member of the CRA/LA board in the 90s, Christine Essel returns to a restructuring agency, with layoffs and expiring redevelopment zones looming as significant challenges.
Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-Oregon) continues his policy agenda to rebuild and renew America while Congress continues to delay the reauthorization of the Surface Transportation Act.
An exclusive interview with Huntington Beach Energy project Manager Aaron Klemm, who recently helped the city gain recognition as an NRDC "2010 Smarter City."
The concluding remarks from "The Future of the Los Angeles City Planning Department (and the City of Los Angeles)", consisting of recommended "Dos and Don'ts" for the new planning director.
SGVCOG Executive Director Nick Conway details the COG's dynamic partnerships in transportation, homeless services, affordable housing, and renewable energy.
Must read excerpts from the "The Future of the Los Angeles City Planning Department," organized by Michael Woo and sponsored by the College of Environmental Design at Cal Poly Pomona.
Mark Gold vented his frustration following a two-day hearing of the Los Angeles Regional Water Control Board at the end of June. TPR here reprints his blog post on the subject.
