City of Los Angeles

April 4, 2014

City of LA's Engineer—A Responsibility of Significance

Deborah Weintraub, Interim City Engineer for Los Angeles, discusses the La Noria waterwheel, along with other water-oriented and public space projects in partnership with the city.

July 23, 2013

Reform? Term Limits Have Produced an Inbred City Council

Ruth Galanter, Los Angeles City Councilmember from 1987 to 2003, examines the downsides of term limits and neighborhood councils.

November 19, 2003

The Promise And Downside Of Inclusionary Zoning In Los Angeles Addressed By Housing Developers

Bill Witte and Jeff Lee address the peril of placing more restrictions on development.

November 19, 2003

LA To Consider Incusionary Zoning Ordinance

LA City Councilman Eric Garcetti makes the case for intelligent inclusionary zoning.

September 1, 2003

Kotkin: Innovation, Immigrant Entrepreneurs Helped LA & Houston Recover – It Can Work For NYC, T00

Joel Kotkin argues that New York could learn from LA's and Houston's successful recoveries from the recession of the late 1980s.

September 1, 2003

Mayor Hahn's Deputy Leaves City Hall for CRA/Harbor Duty

Former Deputy Mayor of Economic Development Jonathan Kevles discusses his transition to the CRA.

July 1, 2003

TPR's Orientation Interview Of New LA Councilman Greig Smith

Councilmember Greig Smith discusses his agenda in this post-secession political environment.

July 1, 2003

L.A. City Councilman Antonio Villaraigosa On His Priorities & Policy Focus

Villaraigosa comments on his time away from public office, his plans for his district, and new challenges.

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