School Facilities

March 16, 2026

Right-Sizing LAUSD: Nick Melvoin on Strategic Planning, Education Code Reform, and Climate Resilience

LAUSD Board Member Nick Melvoin reflects on the structural challenges shaping the future of the nation’s second-largest school district, discussing the fiscal implications of one-time federal ESSER funding, pressures of labor negotiations in a high-cost region, and the long-term sustainability of a district that now serves roughly 400,000 students—down from nearly 700,000 two decades ago.

January 19, 2005

LA Police Chief Bratton Addresses The Need for New Police Facilities

A $300 new million Downtown headquarters is only one part of a building program around the city that will cost nearly $1 billion.

July 1, 2004

Can LAUSD Now Build Safe Schools? Environmental Health and Safety Director Opines

January 23, 2004

Great Public Spaces by Project for Public Spaces – Instructive Lessons From Here & Abroad

Fred Kent discusses Project for Pubic Spaces' latest activities and initiatives..

November 19, 2003

State Architect Effectively Advocates For Sustainable Design

California State Architect Stephen Castellanos discusses how the built environment affects students and neighborhoods.

September 1, 2003

TPR Rebuttal: LAUSD Developer Facilities Fees Were Assessed & Applied Justly and Lawfully

August 1, 2003

LAUSD's General Counsel Tasked with Keeping District's Silo-Like Facilities Program On Track

Kevin Reed, LAUSD's Acting General Counsel, discusses the strengths and weaknesses of the school facilities program.

June 1, 2003

LAUSD Set To Determine Fate Of Ambassador Hotel

May 1, 2003

Romer Urges LAUSD To Consider Smaller Schools To Promote Community Building

February 1, 2003

Ellie Oppenheim Contrasts San Diego's Lean City Hall With L.A.'s Bureaucratic Ways

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