Local Government

ULI-LA Forum: LA City Leaders Collaborate to Improve Planning and Development Process

Key Los Angeles city departmental managers and officials discussed improvements to each of their respective organizations and explained their vision for a collaborative approval process that reduces obstacles for developers.

German Solar Entrepreneurs Assess California

Boris von Bormann, Wade Webb, Brade Meikle, Tom Buttgenbach, Rugerro Schleicher-Tappeser, and Boris Schubert explore the state of the solar industry today. How are development projects changing as solar PV becomes more competitive? What should experienced entrepreneurs from Europe understand about the California market and development process? Permitting delays, in particular, make California a difficult place for new solar PV developments. Innovative business models, however, are creating opportunities.

San Diego Emerges from ‘Unprecedented Turmoil;' Now Turns to Planning & Infrastructure

Planning, transportation, and housing top San Diego's 2006-07 agenda -- not elections, scandal, and governmental meltdown.

Former San Diego City Manager Jack McGrory Deconstructs City's Governance Crisis

With the recent mayoral election still in the courts, civic leader McGrory shares his views of what will be needed to restore the effectiveness of local governance.

Downtown L.A.'s Renaissance Is Only Enhanced by Grand Avenue

L.A. City Councilwoman Jan Perry reflects on the ongoing renaissance in downtown L.A., and looks forward to the two largest projects yet – Grand Avenue and L.A. Live.

Anthony Downs Argues That Local Government Regulation Reduces Housing Affordability

Councilwoman Wendy Greuel's Assessment Of L.A.'s Housing Crisis