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August 30, 2024

Plant Prefab’s CEO Steve Glenn Redefines Hybrid Housing’s Cost/Time Advantages

TPR interviews Steve Glenn, Founder and CEO of Plant Prefab, to discuss the company's groundbreaking approach to manufacturing prefab housing.

August 30, 2024

CoMotion LA's Tim Gribaudi on LA28: How Paris' Success Could Inform LA's Olympic Transportation Strategy

Tim Gribaudi, Managing Director at CoMotion, focuses on what LA28 might learn from the recently concluded Paris 2024 Olympic games, particularly related to mobility and ground transportation.

August 5, 2024

Rick Cole on Pasadena's Future: Leadership, Homelessness, and Urban Challenges

Rick Cole previously served twelve years on the Pasadena City Council. After stepping down 29 years ago, he went on to serve as City Manager in the cities of Azusa, Ventura and Santa Monica, as well as L.A.’s Deputy Mayor for Budget and Innovation and Executive Director of the Congress for the New Urbanism. Since 2022, he’s been Chief Deputy Controller in the City of Los Angeles. In March he was re-elected to his old District 2 Council seat by a 60% margin -- and will be sworn in on December 9. In the meantime, he continues to serve on the Pasadena Planning Commission. The Planning Report checked in on what Cole sees ahead for Pasadena – including his perspectives on homelessness, housing and transportation.

August 2, 2024

LAEDC Panel: Economic Impact on Los Angeles’ Economy of Arts, Music & Culture

Last month the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC) hosted a panel discussion, introduced by LA Mayor Karen Bass, that focused upon the significant impact - even before LA28, the Arts/Music/Culture have on the region’s sizable Economy. Featured panelists were: Snehal Desai, the Artistic Director of Center Theatre Group, Raphael Gonzales, the CEO of Grand Performances, and Wendy Raquel Robinson, the Co-founder and Artistic Director for Amazing Grace Conservatory in South LA. A lightly edited transcript of their thoughtful and inspiring remarks is below.

June 14, 2024

Brenda Levin FAIA, Recognized at USBCG-CA with Lifetime Achievement Award

Meticulous, innovative, creative, and possessing a unique sensibility toward placemaking—perfectly captures the essence of this well-deserved nomination of Brenda Levin, FAIA. The Board of Trustees commends Brenda for a lifetime of work that showcases the feasibility of preservation and paves a new path for the revitalization of Downtown Los Angeles—one that embraces its monuments rather than erases them.

June 13, 2024

Bridging the Gap: Advancing the Adoption of Hydrogen in Port Operations

As global supply chains push for greener solutions, ports face the challenge of integrating zero-emission technologies into their operations. This panel discussion, moderated by Brian Goldstein, a veteran in the alternative fuels space, explores the critical role of hydrogen in transforming the Port of Los Angeles and Long Beach into sustainable hubs. Panelists from various sectors, including port authorities, labor unions, and technology providers, share insights into the complexities of adopting hydrogen technology, highlighting the need for collaboration, infrastructure development, and regulatory alignment. Sean A. Gamette and Michael Galvin, representing the Port of Long Beach and the Port of Los Angeles respectively, delve into the challenges and strategies of achieving zero-emission cargo handling by 2030. They discuss the necessity of a balanced approach, combining grid power and hydrogen fuel cell technology, and the intricacies of master planning for terminal infrastructure. Sal DiCostanzo and Matthew Dickinson provide perspectives from the frontline, highlighting the importance of safety, training, and the economic implications of transitioning to hydrogen. Their collective insights illustrate the path forward, marked by innovative solutions, regulatory pressure, and the evolving demands of a sustainability-conscious market.

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