Using the 1.3-mile Destination Crenshaw corridor as a live model, Jason Foster explores how the city can leverage transit infrastructure to anchor legacy businesses, grow the urban canopy, and create cultural permanence.
Using real-world case studies, including the political navigation of major infrastructure projects in Los Angeles, Jody will break down the strategies necessary to manage the "messy" process from idea to reality.
An Event from the UCLA Center for Parking Policy Thursday, May 7th, 2026 State Preemption of Parking Minimums: Insights from Washington and California With Catie Gould and Amy Lee What happens when states take the lead on parking reform? This event explores the growing movement to preempt minimum parking requirements at the state level, with attention to how policy design varies across states, including in Washington and California. We’ll hear from Catie Gould on the path to passing Washington’s SB 5184, and from Amy Lee on how California’s AB 2097 is playing out on the ground. The event will conclude with time for questions and discussion. Get AICP Credits for this event: Register Now Speakers
Erick Guerra reflects on his book Overbuilt and argues that the costs of continued expansion outweigh the benefits. He traces the historical context of our roadway obsession and examines the economic and social consequences of overbuilding.
In this lecture, Professor Giuliano considers L.A.’s transit future: If downtowns are shifting from employment hubs to residential anchors, and face-to-face interaction remains the bedrock of the economy, what is the future for transit — radical experimentation or doubling down on high-capacity infrastructure?