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November 3, 2009

ULI-LA FutureBuild: ‘Going Beyond First Costs: The Dollars & Cents of Green Building'

A panel at ULI LA's FutureBuildLA event earlier this month detailed the current practices of investment and valuation in green buildings.

November 3, 2009

Governors' Climate Summit: Future of the Automobile Examined

A distinguished panel at October's Governors' Climate Summit 2 explored the soon-to-market alternative vehicles that will change mobility, and the infrastructure supporting it, around the world.

November 3, 2009

No Time Like the Present: Pasadena City Manager on 2009

Michael Beck came to Pasadena from Redlands just in time for the worst recession in decades; Pasadena's experience in the past year has been informative for other county jurisdictions.

November 3, 2009

Forest City's Kevin Ratner: Sustainability Is ‘Best' Practice

President of Forest City Residential West Kevin Ratner takes stock of the real estate industry with an eye toward the big economic picture, sustainability, and job creation.

October 1, 2009

Majority Whip Fiona Ma Details State Assembly's Agenda for Recovery

Assemblymember Ma offers insights gained from her roles in the State Assembly's leadership and on critical committees pertaining to water and high-speed rail.

October 1, 2009

Westside Urban Forum Panel: Can UCLA and the VA Get Along With Westwood?

Panel featuring L.A. Port Commission President Cindy Miscikowski, County Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky, UCLA Chancellor Gene Block, and VA Desert Pacific Healthcare Network Director Ronald B. Norby.

October 1, 2009

Demographics of California Post Prop 13: Generational Inequity Defines State's Home Market

Professor Dowel Meyers of the USC School of Policy, Planning and Development has released a report detailing Prop 13's legacy on the state's demographics in light of the recent housing crash.

October 1, 2009

L.A. City Planning President Roschen On ‘Real Planning'

Assuming leadership of the L.A. City Planning Commission earlier this year, architect Bill Roschen hopes to lead the commission to more consistent and transparent policies.

October 1, 2009

Sam Hall Kaplan Reviews Wrestling Moses: Jane Jacobs—Gone Three Years—Lives On!

Journalist Sam Hall Kaplan examines the contemporary influence of the writings and advocacy of Jane Jacobs in this TPR exclusive.

October 1, 2009

Governing With Less: L.A. City Councilman Wesson's Priorities

Following a resolution with city unions that gives the City Council temporary reprieve from a growing budget mess, Councilmember Wesson hopes CD 10 can help stabilize the city's economy.

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