As Cole leaves the City of LA for Santa Monica, he gives his assessment of the former's fiscal health, reflects on the bureaucratic challenges that have faced Garcetti’s “back to basics” initiatives, and explains his reasons for heading west.
Mark Gold offers commentary on the recently-released plan intended to transform Los Angeles's water and energy usage, as well as promoting resiliency and environmental justice.
Lenita Toivakka and Lassi Noponen speak to Finland’s track record as a “hotbed for environmental technology,” offering opportunities for collaboration.
Sherri Franklin shares lessons from her years building the capacity of communities in South Los Angeles and other underserved areas—as well as updating readers on current UDC work.
