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February 13, 2007

Smart Investment of Water & Levee Bonds Rests on Wisely Upgrading California's Water Infrastructure

Water experts Ron Gastelum and Michael George offer recommendations for the state's water agenda in 2007 and the expenditure of water bond funds.

February 13, 2007

Inland Empire Utilities Agency Pioneers Sustainable Resource Management Best Practices

Martha Davis and Richard Atwater describe the process of 'closing the loop' on water and waste through innovation and conservation.

February 13, 2007

LAWA Pursues Regional Initiatives While Continuing to Upgrade LAX

A new executive director, a revived airport, and a renewed commitment to regionalism are on LAWA's agenda, says Commission President Alan Rothenberg.

February 13, 2007

L.A. DWP Makes Progress Towards Renewable Energy Goals

Twenty percent of Los Angeles will be powered by renewable energy by 2010, according to DWP Commissioner David Nahai.

February 9, 2007

Adaptive Reuse Program Will Continue to Enliven L.A.'s Urban Core in Absence of Longtime Director

Recently retired adaptive reuse 'czar' Hamid Behdad discusses the intricacies and effects of L.A.'s Adaptive Reuse Ordinance.

February 9, 2007

L.A.-Based Bikestation Leads Nationwide Effort to Encourage Cities to Embrace Bike-Friendly Plans

Cities should incorporate bicycling and cycle commuting to ward off a host of urban problems, according to Bikestation's Andréa White.

February 9, 2007

Planners and Child Advocates Agree: Smart Planning Should Promote Neighborhood-Centered Schools

Planning Director Gail Goldberg and education expert Yolie Flores Aguilar explain how neighborhood-centered schools can serve L.A.'s kids.

February 9, 2007

Hargreaves Wins Competition to Design L.A.'s ‘Cornfield' State Park

San Francisco firm envisions merger of nature, history, and community in coveted urban park.

February 9, 2007

Solving the Public Health Crisis with Smarter City Planning

Former California Health Officer Dr. Richard Jackson describes the threat of obesity and how the built environment can provide the remedy.

February 9, 2007

Sen. Torlakson: State Housing Bonds Can Promote Smart Growth

The chair of the California Senate Appropriations Committee discusses the prospects for promoting smart growth through bond investments.

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