civic engagement

ALA Assesses the Future of Libraries in Our Civic Infrastructure

Miguel Figueroa explains how libraries are synthesizing lessons from other industries to build next-generation, innovative public spaces for our cities.

Los Angeles' Homelessness Crisis: Leadership from Jerry Neuman and Business Community

TPR sits down with Jerry Neuman, co-chairman of Home For Good, an endeavor started in 2010 by the Business Leader’s Task Force on Homelessness, to explain how civic leaders are taking action to end chronic and veteran homelessness, and provide a blueprint for reducing homelessness in Southern California.

Related's Witte Counsels Developers to Engage in “City Planning” Or Face More Anti-Development Ballot Box Initiatives

Bill Witte, CEO and Chairman of Related California, elaborates on how his company is finding ways to implement well-meaning affordable housing and density initiatives, but opines on the need for robust engagement from developers to find solutions to California's many housing challenges today.

The Priorities for a CA Senate District: Rebuilding Community

Katherine Perez-Estolano, candidate for California’s 25th Senate District, joins TPR to discuss civic involvement in planning and development.

The Future Of Our Urban Centers: A Joel Kotkin Essay