Fall 2024

Fall 2024

MWD & LA County Sanitation Districts Strengthen Partnership to Advance Pure Water Southern California

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The boards of the Metropolitan Water District and LA County Sanitation Districts have approved an updated agreement clarifying responsibilities for components of the Pure Water Southern California project.

Stantec’s Tama Snow on SoCal Water Treatment & Recycling Projects

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VX News interviewed Stantec Pacific Water Division VP, Tama Snow, on the Pure Water Antelope Valley facility and other Pure Water projects across Southern California.

Thomas Small Insights on Regional Mobility & Move Culver City

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VX News checked in with Thomas Aujero Small on the status of Culver City’s recent mobility initiatives and to offer insights on the region’s progress toward multi-modal interconnection ahead of the 2028 Olympics.

P3 Partnerships: Janna Sidley on Little Hoover Commission’s Study to Clear Development Hurdles

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Janna Sidley elaborates on the Little Hoover Commission's study of how the state can create clearer pathways for P3s and reduce legal hurdles in project development

LA84’s Renata Simril on Cultivating Legacy through Play Equity

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VXNews excerpts LA84 Foundation President & CEO Renata Simril addressing a recent LAEDC Board of Governors’ meeting highlighting the Foundation’s origins and ongoing work as a grantmaking organization promoting play equity, its historic building  and internationally acclaimed sport history library.

Long Beach Mayor Rex Richardson on Prioritizing Economic Opportunity

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Long Beach Mayor Rex Richardson shares Long Beach's exciting and ambitious Grow Long Beach economic agenda for transitioning the city from its dependence on oil revenue to generate diversified and sustainable industries. 

Leah Goold Haws on Branding Long Beach as an Attractive Destination for Business Growth & Workforce Development (LBEP)

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Leah Goold-Haws, CEO of the Long Beach Economic Partnership (LBEP), discusses the economic opportunities tied to Long Beach’s key assets, such as the Port of Long Beach, ongoing efforts to transition to clean energy, and the role of offshore wind projects.