February 23, 2009: “‘Green’ Taxes and Fees”, A Political Way to Increase Revenue Jennifer Dill talked about "green" taxes. Presenting the results of a 2008 poll that asked 1,500 Californians if they would support “green” transportation taxes and fees – set at variable rates, with higher rates for more polluting vehicles and lower rates for […]
April 17, 2009: “2009 Working Conference on Nanotech Regulatory Policy”, the Conference brought together an interdisciplinary group of scholars and researchers, policymakers, non-governmental organizations, and businesses for action-oriented workshop panels on the science and policy of nanotechnology. The goal of the Conference is to critically evaluate several specific policy proposals for responding to the potential […]
May 1, 2009: “Solving California's Foreclosure Crisis: Local Impacts and Strategic Responses”, the conference showcased emerging research and innovative responses to the foreclosure crisis. Invited panelists include academics, community-based practitioners, policymakers, and private sector representatives who discussed the causes and effects of the foreclosure crisis, showcased current policy efforts, identified where more foreclosures are expected […]
“Reception to welcome Jim Newton, Editor of the Los Angeles Times Editorial Pages”, a lively reception with School of Public Affairs first “Senior Fellow in residence” Jim Newton, Editor of the Editorial Pages for the Los Angeles Times.
“Dreams Deferred: Transit Oriented Development And Social Exclusion On LA’s Rail System”, Lisa Schweitzer, Assistant Professor, School of Policy, Planning, and Development, University of Southern California, presented research findings on whether transit-oriented development has contributed to social inclusion for LA’s communities of color, particularly along the Blue Line light rail in south central Los Angeles. […]
“Equity through Policy in Los Angeles”, panelists addressed how LA businesses, government, and non-profits remedy social disparities through policies in economic development, health care, and housing. The event included speakers from all three sectors, and features a keynote address by Sheila Kuehl, Former California Senator, and 23rd District.
Loyola Law School Professor Katherine Trisolini, will discuss her paper “All Hands on Deck: Local Governments and the Potential for Bidirectional Climate Change Regulation.”
Executive Director of the Lewis Center for Regional Policy Studies J. R. DeShazo will share findings from his recent research on California’s local government’s climate commitments.
Each fall since 1991 the UCLA Institute of Transportation Studies and the UCLA Extension Public Policy Program have organized a three-day invitation-only symposium on the Transportation - Land Use - Air Quality Connection. This invitation-only symposium is attended by over 125 public, private, and academic leaders, and is sponsored by almost two-dozen public and private […]
Director of the UCLA Program on Local Government Climate Action Policies Juan Matute talks about the policy implications of measuring GHG emissions from transportation
