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September 4, 2012

California Redevelopment: Its Abrupt Termination and a Texas-Inspired Proposal for a Fresh Start

Excerpts from USC Professor George Lefcoe's forthcoming article in Urban Lawyer explore the end of redevelopment in California and where lawmakers may turn next to establish tax increment financing tools.

September 4, 2012

Metro’s David Yale on MAP-21: It’s Shock Therapy for a Flatlining Gas Tax

David Yale, Executive Officer of Regional Programming for the Countywide Planning Department of Metro, explains how the newly passed Federal Surface Transportation bill, MAP-21, will impact Los Angeles County.

August 31, 2012

Deputy Resources Secretary Jerry Meral Expresses Optimism over Gov. Brown's Delta Plan

Jerry Meral, Deputy Secretary of Resources, discusses preservation and infrastructure efforts and working with stakeholders around the Bay Delta.

August 30, 2012

DC Planning Director Harriet Tregoning on Smartly Bridging the Anacostia River

Interview with Harriet Tregoning, Director of the Washington DC Office of Planning, on plans to connect both sides of the Anacostia River through a revitalized and pedestrian-oriented 11th Street Bridge.

August 23, 2012

Zev Yaroslavsky Will Not Run for Mayor of Los Angeles

Los Angeles County Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky announced today that he will not seek the office of Mayor of Los Angeles, noting that after 40 years in public life he intends to pursue other interests outside of the political arena.

August 1, 2012

Mercedes Marquez: LA City’s New Deputy Mayor for Housing

Interview with Mercedes Marquez, who, after serving three years with HUD and the Obama Administration, takes on the position of Deputy Mayor for Housing with the City of Los Angeles.

August 1, 2012

Councilman Steve Madison Opines on Pasadena’s General Plan Update

City Councilmember Steve Madison is one of the lawmakers responsible for shaping the general plan of Pasadena. In an interview with TPR, Madison details his plans to make public education a pillar of the City’s mission.

August 1, 2012

Los Angeles’ Legislative Analyst Gerry Miller Dismisses Bankruptcy as a City Option

Interview with Gerry Miller, Chief Legislative Analyst for the City of Los Angeles, on avoiding bankruptcy and balancing a budget while remaining politically neutral.

August 1, 2012

Public & Private Benefactors Celebrate County’s ‘Grand Park’ Opening

Remarks delivered at the Grand Park opening by LA County Supervisors Gloria Molina, Zev Yaroslavsky, Mark Ridley-Thomas, Don Knabe, and Michael Antonovich; LA City Councilmember Jan Perry; philanthropist Eli Broad; and Bea Hsu, Vice President of Development, Related California.

August 1, 2012

President Max Nikias’ Address to LAEDC Board: USC Investing in Southern California’s Economy

Max Nikias, President of the University of Southern California, discusses the University's development projects and its overall contributions to the economy of Southern California.

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