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October 29, 2015

China & US City Leaders Sign Historic Bilateral Climate Declaration in LA

TPR presents edited excerpts from a press event at the US-China Climate Leaders Summit, featuring a collection of US mayors and Governor Brown.

October 26, 2015

Lucy Jones' Priority: Preparing LA for 'The Big One's' Economic Impact

Dr. Lucy Jones notes the repercussions of interruptions to water and communications systems, as well as uninhabitable buildings, on business in Los Angeles.

October 25, 2015

Rick Cole: Santa Monica's City Manager Champions Innovation & Real Planning

Rick Cole gives his perspective on an initiative to drastically limit development in Santa Monica as well as commenting on the coming Expo Line, efforts for local control of the Santa Monica Airport, and initiatives to address homelessness.

October 25, 2015

Joe Edmiston: Gehry a Welcome Addition to River Revitalization

Joe Edmiston, among the original champions of the LA River, encourages all interested players to participate in revitalization.

September 16, 2015

Point/Counterpoint | Jennifer Hernandez: SB 743 Risks More CEQA Abuse

Jennifer Hernandez argues that implementation of SB 743 should be delayed because the switch to VMT will leave infill builders mired in litigation.

September 16, 2015

Point/Counterpoint | Amanda Eaken: Switch to VMT Supports California Climate Goals

Amanda Eaken explains why the move to measure traffic impacts under CEQA using VMT aligns with California’s green-house gas reduction priorities.

September 16, 2015

Katz Voices SF Valley’s R2 Transportation Needs & Priorities

With an eye to a potential sales tax measure on the 2016 ballot, Richard Katz identifies where funds should be spent to improve Valley transportation conditions.

September 16, 2015

‘Beyond the 710’ Coalition Adamantly Opposes Tunnel Alternative

Ara Najarian, Marina Khubesrian, and Paul Moore explain why the proposed tunnel would be detrimental to communities and explicate a multi-modal solution.

September 8, 2015

Yaroslavsky: 1984 Olympics Hold Lessons for LA's 2024 Bid

As Los Angeles vied this summer to be named the American candidate for the 2024 Olympics—with success—a research paper authored by Zev Yaroslavsky and others reminded the city of take-aways from the 1984 Games.

September 8, 2015

Lipkis: Wiser Drought Policies & Collaboration Can Save Our Trees

Andy Lipkis argues for a collaborative and multi-faceted response to California's drought, with an emphasis on water capture, filtration, and aquifer recharge.

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