urban forestry

SF Public Works’ Director, Carla Short, Rebuts City’s ‘Doom Scenario’ Narrative

TPR spoke with the interim Director of Public Works in San Francisco, Carla Short, about her Department’s service responsibilities, her leadership challenges; and also, the many successful initiatives and programs now offered. Also, Short addresses her controversial predecessor and the need for the public to look past the actions of one bad apple and towards the many passionate and hardworking city servants.

LA's First City Forest Officer Rachel Malarich Tasked With Treating Trees As Living Infrastructure

City Forest Officer Rachel Malarich opines on her role in facilitating cooperation between the City’s departments to achieve a more equitable urban canopy.

Adel Hagekhalil's Holistic Approach to World-Class Streets

Streets LA GM Adel Hagekhalil lays out his priorities and plans for transforming LA into a system of world-class streets.

SB 961: Legislature’s Latest Effort to Finance Neighborhood Infill TOD

Senator Ben Allen and MoveLA Executive Director Denny Zane explain Sen. Allen's SB 961, which aims to alllow cities to capture tax increment and apply funds towards affordable housing and transit solutions.

TreePeople’s Andy Lipkis Wants to Use Urban Forestry to Save L.A.