September 2008

September 29, 2008

Sen. Mark Ridley-Thomas OP-Ed Argues for Congestion Pricing Pilot Program for Region's Congested Freeways

State Senator Mark Ridley-Thomas sees the FastLanes pilot program for congestion pricing on regional freeways as a win-win for drivers and municipal coffers.

September 29, 2008

Nov. 4th Election: ‘The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly' LACCD & LAUSD Bonds; But No Water Measure

Faced with a number of critical decisions on the November 4th ballot, voters may realize that not all infrastructure bonds are created equally, and some aren't created at all.

September 29, 2008

OCTA CEO Art Leahy Contrasts Orange County, L.A. County Transportation Infrastructure

Measure M and toll roads set Orange County apart; can the OC's transportation planning models solve the rest of the region's transportation woes?

September 29, 2008

Assemblymember Mike Feuer's AB 2321 Paves the Way for $40 Billion L.A. Sales Tax-Measure R

Having cleared several legislative hurdles, Measure R faces its most substantial challenge in November: achieiving two-thirds approval from county voters.

September 29, 2008

Architect Brenda Levin Accepts 2008 Award From Barnsdall Art Park Foundation

Brenda Levin, FAIA, upon receiving the Barndsdall Art Park Foundation's honor, reflects on the importance of art and architecture to her experience of community in Los Angeles.

September 29, 2008

Carol Schatz Anticipates L.A. City Inclusionary Zoning Plan Compromise; Vows to Resolve Issues

Developers want to see greater flexibility in the mayor's proposed inclusionary zoning ordinance.

September 29, 2008

L.A. City Controller Laura Chick Reflects on Tenure; Advocates Improvements in Fiscal Oversight

Seven years after City Charter reforms brought unprecedented scope and access to the controller's office, Laura Chick sees a need for accountability and vision in the city of Los Angeles.

September 29, 2008

California Redevelopment Agencies Decry State Budget's ‘Take of Funds'

Prior to the approval of the tardy 2008 state budget, California Redevelopment Association Executive Director John Shirey discussed the budget deficit's substantial impact on redevelopment funds.

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