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Westside Urban Forum presents An Evening of Urbanism: Frances Anderton & Josh Stephens

Helms Design Center 8745 Washington Boulevard, Culver City, CA

Los Angeles was built imperfectly, at an imperfect time. Now it is trying to reinvent itself. Into what? That’s Topic A for authors Frances Anderton (Common Ground: Multifamily Housing in Los Angeles) and Josh Stephens (The Urban Mystique) when they sit down to talk about Los Angeles, community and urbanity today – from the house to the megalopolis.

A Conversation with Katy Young Yaroslavsky: A New Generation Takes Over in Council District 5

Helms Design Center 8745 Washington Boulevard, Culver City, CA

Though Yaroslavsky’s last name has been familiar to Angelenos since the 1970s, Katy—the daughter-in-law of Zev—is a relative newcomer to city politics and brings a vision very different from that of her successor. The Westside Urban Forum is pleased to welcome Councilmember Yaroslavsky for a candid discussion with longtime journalist and civic observer Warren Olney, formerly of KCRW.

The 2023 California Legislative Roundup: Insights into Sacramento

Helms Design Center 8745 Washington Boulevard, Culver City, CA

Join us for an engaging and informative panel discussion to review the significant legislation passed--and not passed--in the 2023 session. This event aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the latest legislative changes and their impact on our communities and cities. Whether you are a government official, urban planner, developer, or community advocate, this discussion is essential for understanding how recent legislation will impact your work and our communities.

Westside Urban Forum Breakfast Panel Discussion – Housing on the Fast Track: The Impact of Directive 1

Helms Design Center 8745 Washington Boulevard, Culver City, CA

Join the Westside Urban Forum as we delve deep into the aspirations and implications of ED 1, as well as its proposed codification into the Affordable Housing Streamlining Ordinance. With homelessness and housing affordability reaching critical levels, ED 1 aims to streamline the development process, but what challenges lie ahead? Join us to understand, debate, and envision the future of Los Angeles housing.