August 2025

August 7, 2025

West Hollywood’s Cultural Vision for LA28: “Inventing Traditions” and Leading the Arts

As preparations for LA28 advance—including a forthcoming executive order from President Donald Trump to establish a federal task force supporting the Games—West Hollywood stands out as the first city to adopt a fully funded, multi-year Cultural Plan. Spearheaded by Arts Manager Rebecca Ehemann and shaped by Laura Zucker of AEA Consulting, the plan emphasizes creativity, inclusion, and civic identity. Themed “Inventing Traditions,” it fosters local and international cultural collaborations tied to the Games. The initiative positions West Hollywood as a model for leveraging the Olympics to create a lasting cultural legacy.

August 7, 2025

California Insurance Crisis Panel: The State of the Insurance Industry

TPR covers a timely and important panel discussion—“The State of the Insurance Industry”—convened by Capitol Weekly and the UC Student and Policy Center. The panel explored how California’s insurance landscape is evolving in response to escalating climate-related risks, with a particular focus on the impact of recent wildfires in the Los Angeles region.

August 7, 2025

Case Study Insights from the Santa Monica & Vermont P3 Project

At a recent Southern California Public-Private Partnerships event by BisNow, The Planning Report was on hand to document a powerful case study in public-private collaboration: the redevelopment of the Santa Monica & Vermont Metro station area into a vibrant, affordable housing and public space project.

August 7, 2025

Freshman Assemblymember Nick Schultz Brings Experience & Fresh Eyes to the State Legislature

Representing California's 44th District, in this timely interview, Assemblymember Nick Schultz reflects on his transition from local office to state government and the challenges amid fiscal constraints and climate urgency. Schultz emphasizes the importance of proactive constituent engagement, independent legislative thinking, and ensuring that local governments are equipped with both the mandates and resources needed to deliver results.

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