California’s housing affordability crisis is not only costly for people renting or buying homes, it weakens California’s economy as a whole.
Livable Places Update
Reason for Optimism: Making Climate Change Progress in a New Political Era
This month, we attempt to address what the new administration might mean to leadership on climate change progress, energy and infrastructure investments.
Smart Water, Smart Planning: Managing California’s Groundwater
It’s time land-use planning agencies work together and prepare a Groundwater Sustainability Plan ensuring local water and land-use decisions are aligned.
Equitable Adaptation: Climate Strategies for All
Figure 1: Governor Brown signs historic climate legislation in Los Angeles. Source: Metropolitian Transportation Commission September was a big month for progress…
Cap-and-Trade Success Stories: Investing in Stronger Communities
As California legislators approve Senate Bill 32, which would extend the emissions-reductions targets under the state’s existing Global Warming Solutions Act, it’s…
Improving Police and Community Relations
Improving Police and Community Relations “I reject the idea that these issues are somehow too big for us — that America is…
Renewables in America: Lessons from Germany’s Energy Transition
“You have to take with you all of the people in your community – not just the university but coal miners as…
Bikeshare and a Resurgence of the Bicycle
Whether commuting, running errands or just getting some exercise, bicycling is experiencing a resurgence in the United States.
The Internet of Things: Technology for Smart Cities
Cities across the nation and the world are using sensors and smart devices to transform every sector of public service. From President…
Rediscovering the California Dream: A 25-Year Reflection on the Ahwahnee Principles
This special Livable Places Update was adapted from Rick Cole’s keynote at this year’s Ahwahnee Conference for Local Elected Officials
