Join like-minded champions of green space—urban planners, landscape architects, real estate pros, and our nonprofit coalition partners—for a happy hour that’s helping reshape LA’s future. Plus, enjoy exclusive access to Sage’s bar, craft beer from renowned brewmaster Kim Rice, and delicious food from LA’s first regenerative kitchen. All included with your ticket. 

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THE LARGEST URBAN RIVER CLEANUP IN THE COUNTRY IS BACK!

Over the last 34 years, volunteers like you have collectively prevented over 1.6 million pounds of debris from harming local habitat or flowing out into the Pacific Ocean and on October 5th, we’re putting on our gloves, grabbing our trash bags and getting back to work.

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TreePeople is thrilled to announce MALIA at the S. Mark Taper Foundation Amphitheatre on Sunday, September 29.

​Often described as healing, MALIA's sounds aren’t just something you listen to, they’re something you feel. Originally from the pacific northwest, the alternative R&B/neo-soul songstress garnered some initial buzz after opening for The Internet’s Syd on her West Coast tour in late 2017.  

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AIA|LA City Leaders Breakfast Reception w/ Jimmy Kim – General Manager, Department of Recreation & Parks, City of Los Angeles

2024 City Leaders Breakfast Series Presented By: Gannett Fleming

The 2024 AIA|LA City Leaders Breakfast Series serves as an opportunity for architects & designers and other community stakeholders to meet directly with key individuals transforming Los Angeles in a roundtable setting to discuss innovative ideas that will ensure a healthy, sustainable, and economically competitive future.

Jimmy Kim is the dedicated General Manager of the Department of Recreation and Parks for the City of Los Angeles and an accomplished leader within the Department. Before rising to his current position, he served as the Assistant General Manager, where he skillfully oversaw the Recreation Services branch, and held the position of Superintendent of Citywide Aquatics and Emergency Management. Notably, he served as the Department’s Homeless Strategy Coordinator and Resilience Officer, showcasing his versatility in addressing complex challenges facing urban environments.

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What are leaders in energy and sustainability focused on now and over the next decade? Discover the innovation and opportunities that surround the cleantech space at the 9th annual Energy Innovation Conference on February 16th, 2024, hosted by UCLA Anderson’s Energy and Cleantech Association and Center for Impact. Immerse yourself in this year's theme Accelerating Cleantech Innovation and gain valuable perspectives as industry and public sector leaders discuss practical plans for innovation and adoption. Join this electrifying event to observe how these leaders are contributing to an important era of energy transition, influencing the landscape through 2030 and beyond!

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Join us on November 16th for Rooted - an annual fundraiser for LA Más with food, music, dancing, art and family-friendly fun!

We’ll be honoring teams in our solidarity ecosystem who have invested deeply and nurtured tenderly the foundations of a regenerative economy. Support our growing movement to transform our relationship to land, labor, and care in Northeast LA.

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Inspiration Meets Empowerment

Join our highly anticipated Women in Green Committee's Annual Breakfast! We're thrilled to announce the return of this incredible event, designed to empower and connect with remarkable women at the forefront of industry transformation.

The Women in Green Breakfast is a cherished annual tradition where we come together to uplift, support, and celebrate women in our industry. This year, our distinguished speakers will take a deep dive into the game-changing Inflation Reduction Act and will unravel how it is reshaping the landscape for women, affordable housing, insurance premiums, and medication costs during our engaging panel discussion.

Fuel your passion, amplify your voice, and be part of a movement that's rewriting the rules.

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Is your city's park and greenspace strategy helping everyone thrive?

Equitable development means making sure that everyone’s needs - especially those in underserved communities - are met as our cities change and transform over time. As cities find new ways of reducing disparities and creating strong, livable communities, it’s essential that parks and greenspaces are prioritized as part of the solution.

Parks and greenspaces can help address some of the most urgent challenges of today and tomorrow. They link neighbors to each other, provide space for leisure and exercise, and create shade and protection from weather events. They offer powerful opportunities to build healthy and connected neighborhoods, and places that people want to live, work, and play. However, with 100 million people lacking access to close-to-home parks, these benefits are not equitably available. And unless action is taken today, these inequities will continue to grow.

Come join us for an engaging discussion on how city leaders can plan for parks and greenspace projects that benefit all residents, especially those who are most impacted by economic burdens, health issues, and social disparities. During this 10-Minute Walk Mayors Roundtable, you’ll hear from city leaders who are using innovative policies and practices that leverage parks as a tool for equitable development. They’re helping to tackle systemic community problems like poverty, environmental justice, and health equity through their park and greenspace projects.

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how your city can create a more inclusive and thriving community through its park and greenspace strategy!

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Join FoLAR on Sunday, July 23rd, 2023, at the LA State Historic Park for our second annual River Fest — a free open-air film, arts, and community festival bringing the River to the People and the People to the River! River Fest 2023 will feature a variety of local artists, live performances, short environmental film screenings, interactive art and education exhibits, food trucks, raffles, and more!

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Join ULI Los Angeles for an online panel discussion on what different jurisdictions are doing to create an accommodating environment for outdoor dining as we move away from an emergency solution to permanent planning and urban design guidelines!

As we move away from the COVID emergency, what are different jurisdictions planning to create a permanent, accommodating environment for outdoor dining? What will future planning and urban design guidelines look like? Has this changed how the development community and restauranteurs plan and implement their current and future projects?

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Celebrate Earth Day with AltaSea and Los Angeles Maritime Institute

About this event

AltaSea and the Los Angeles Maritime Institute is celebrating Blue Earth Day by inviting families everywhere to participate in ocean-related activities with local organizations around the Port of Los Angeles. The Battleship IOWA, Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, Emerald Bay Outdoor Academy, International Bird Rescue, Marine Mammal Care Center, the USC Seaweed Lab, and WestCal Academy are just some of the partners who will join AltaSea and LAMI that day offering ocean STEM to all who attend.

Children of all ages invited. Event is free and open to the public.

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Spring Power Day is a celebration of 34 companies in LACI’s flagship Incubation Program and their outstanding work to build an inclusive green economy.

Join us as we publicly graduate our first cohort of startups and support the scaling of their unique businesses serving our communities. We’ll also welcome our newest cohort, share the inside scoop on our startups’ fundraising and green job creation, and hear the latest findings from those founders driving LACI funded small-scale technology pilots.

We invite all cleantech advocates to participate in this power-packed showcase of progress made in clean energy, zero emissions transportation, and sustainable cities.

AGENDA

• 10:30am: Virtual Platform Launches & Networking

• 10:45am: A Farewell & Welcome to LACI’s Incubation Companies

• 10:50am: Panel: "Capital Raises that Made an Impact"

• 11:10am: Pilots Showcase - meet 10 startups in 30 minutes!

• 11:45am: Closing Remarks & Networking

Spring Power Day will be hosted virtually and a link will be provided to all registrants in advance of the event.

Stay tuned to laci.org/powerday for the latest speaker line-up and additional details.

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Join Next City for our live Solutions of the Year virtual event series. You will once again be introduced directly to the practitioners and writers highlighted in the “21 Best Solutions of 2021” special issue. Together we’ll explore solutions to the year’s many challenges, ranging from climate action to countering systemic racism. Anyone working for greater justice and equity in cities will be able to take inspiration from this event into 2022.

Everyone who buys a ticket will receive a copy of our annual Solutions of the Year special issue print magazine.

At Next City’s Solutions of the Year presentations, speeches and panel discussions, you will hear from dozens of speakers who made change happen around issues such as guaranteed income, scalable climate responses, collective organizing, small business recovery, anti-racism, and affordable housing. In this time of transformation, our editors have amplified programs and movements that showcase how communities organize to achieve liberation from systems and cultures of oppression. Next City’s mission to elevate positive change matters now more than ever.

This multi-day convening, which includes eight sessions, will frame the conversation for 2022. You can purchase a single ticket now to all of the events for just $50, or register for each event individually. The individual event listings will be published in the coming weeks.

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As climate change brings more extreme and variable weather, now is the time to work together to boost California’s water resilience. As we plan ahead for the next wet year, we must think holistically so we can replenish our aquifers – which provide 85% of Californians with a portion of their water supply – while being protective of water quality, providing healthy wildlife habitat, and ensuring our downstream communities are safe from flooding.

Join us on Monday, December 6th from 2:00 – 3:30 PM for the final webinar in our Water in a Warming World series, Fortifying California’s Water Resilience. Sustainable Conservation’s Director of Resource Stewardship and leader of our water team, Daniel Mountjoy, will sit down with a farmer that pioneered on-farm recharge, the Director of The Nature Conservancy’s California Water Program, and the Supervising Engineer at the California Department of Water Resources to discuss the best practices for groundwater recharge and the importance of taking a multi-benefit approach.

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Fall 2021 Seminar: Urban Water Conservation in a Drought: What We've Learned, What We Haven't, and Paths Forward via Zoom

About this event

During the last drought (2011 -2017), California had to manage through emergency regulation which includes conservation mandates. Since then, new legislation was signed to “Make Conservation a Way of Life” for all water users, improving the efficiency of water use, and using less of it permanently.

The 2020-2021 California Drought Monitor Map above shows California is in exceptional drought, due to low precipitation, record breaking high temperatures, little snow, high evaporation and prior droughts.

We have brought together a great panel of experts to discuss:

• How has urban water conservation evolved since the 2018 Water Conservation Legislation passed?

• What are we doing differently now from the last drought?

• What do we need to know about water use and water users to become more prepared for longer and/or more extreme droughts?

• What can water experts contribute to make Conservation a Way of Life?

• How do the burdens and benefits of conservation fall? Fairly, or not?

OUR PANEL:

Sonali Abraham, Research Associate, The Pacific Institute.

UCLA Institute of the Environment and Sustainability D. Env.

Eduardo De La Riva, Maywood City Council Member

Erik Porse, Research Engineer in the Office of Water Programs, CSU Sacramento,

Assistant Adjunct Professor at UCLA's Institute of the Environment and Sustainability.

Tracy Quinn, Director, NRDC California Urban Water Policy, Healthy People & Thriving Communities Program;

Member, Metropolitan Water District of Southern California.

Panel Moderator

Madelyn Glickfeld, Co-Director, UCLA Water Resources Center.

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December 1, 4:30pm-6:00pm via Zoom

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EVENT PROGRAM

• This year, AltaSea is partnering with the Korean Cultural Center of Los Angeles, the Korean Friendship Bell Preservation Committee, Angels Gate Cultural Center, and the Department of Recreation and Parks.

  1. Blue Hour: Ocean of Inclusion will be a visual journey that will begin at Angels Gate Cultural Center and end by overlooking the Pacific Ocean next to the Korean Bell of Friendship.

  2. Please be advised that all guests will be required to show proof of vaccination or a negative Covid-19 test within 72 hours of the event.

  3. Masks required for attendees while in crowded areas; waiting for food service; and while at the main stage portion of the event.

  4. Final program to be posted soon.

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS

• An artist exhibit from Schmidt Ocean Institute’s Artist-at-Sea program, displaying the work of those inspired by the ocean.

  1. VIP-salon sponsored by Braid Theory and Monarch Hill Spirits, complete with signature cocktail.

  2. A highlight of the evening will be a sneak preview of four-time Emmy award-winning filmmaker and marine biologist Rick Rosenthal’s upcoming nature series PLANET CALIFORNIA, offered exclusively for Blue Hour attendees. Combining the visual arts with natural history, the series celebrates California’s wildlife and wild places, especially its stunning ocean habitats.

  3. A video from Schmidt Ocean Institute focusing on recent Australian discoveries and their Artist-at-Sea program.

  4. An opening honoring Korean tradition.

  5. A finale that will immerse attendees in the sounds of a special ringing of the Friendship Bell.

  6. Honorees for the evening include Robert Downey, Jr.’s FootPrint Coalition, the Schmidt Ocean Institute, and Philippe Cousteau’s EarthEcho International.

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Unprecedented levels of drought continue to plague California and show no signs of slowing down. These historic consequences not only signal the impacts of a changing climate but also point to the continued over-subscription of available water resources and underscore the importance of directing strategies and funding towards long-term drought response and resilience.

Communities across the State are being forced to contend with dire water shortages, drying wells and reservoirs, agriculture and infrastructure challenges, and more, many of which disproportionately impact tribal communities, low-income, Latinx, and other vulnerable groups. The impacts of the drought have already had health and safety, cultural, and economic consequences for communities from the North State to the San Joaquin Valley to the Inland Empire.

Amidst this crisis, the State faces a profound moment of challenge and opportunity to mitigate drought impacts and change the trajectory of this issue for decades to come. The Department of Water Resources recently announced its first round of funding commitments to combat water supply challenges, and the State Budget enacted in June 2021 puts approximately $5.1 billion over four years toward helping communities develop long-term resiliency. Philanthropy will play a crucial role in amplifying these efforts to be as impactful as possible. Through partnerships with the State, philanthropy can not only ensure funds are allocated in a community-driven and equitable manner but also help communities establish resilience in response to future droughts and climate disasters.

During this unique conversation, we will hear from State leaders at the forefront of the emergency drought response, funders providing a blueprint around roles for philanthropy and key funding opportunities, and community leaders pinpointing tools to build long-term water resilience and mitigate the impact of future droughts.

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Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator

About this event

LACI Power Day brings together founders, policymakers, and investors to share knowledge and new industry best practices. This event also provides an opportunity for energy ecosystem stakeholders to learn how LACI startup companies and their products are accelerating clean energy, zero emissions mobility, and circular economy technologies to power the future.

AGENDA

9:30-10:00am: Virtual Platform Launches & Networking

10:00-10:15am: Assembly, Welcome, Opening Remarks

10:15-10:40am: Panel on Pilot Success Stories

10:40-11:25am: Incubator Pilots Pitch Showcase

                           Track 1: Energy & the Circular Economy

                           Track 2: Transportation

11:30-12:05pm: Power Talk Panels

                           Option 1: Southern California's Building Electrification Efforts

                           Option 2: Lessons Learned from 2021 Summer Grid Conditions

12:05-12:35pm: Innovators Lightning Pitch Showcase

                           Track 1: Energy & the Circular Economy

                           Track 2: Transportation 

12:40-12:55pm: Keynote Speaker Address

12:55-1:00pm: Closing Remarks & Adjourn

1:00-1:15pm: Networking

This year's Power Day will be a virtual event. Stay tuned to laci.org/powerday for the latest speaker lineup and additional details. A link providing access to the event will be provided to registrants.

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The next generation of environmental activists have infused the movement with the energy and urgency needed to fight for a better future.

Whether it’s taking on oil interests, encouraging youth to take climate action in their daily lives, or providing a platform so youth can participate in local activism, they have made it clear that the future of the environmental movement is inclusive, impatient with inaction, and digitally savvy.

Better World Group is honored to bring together a panel of leaders who are transforming the fight for climate justice for a conversation about driving urgency and change, the challenges that lie ahead, the intersections of the movement with racial justice and how they keep hope for the future.

Participants

• Nalleli Cobo - Co-founder, South Central Youth Leadership Coalition

• Isaias Hernandez - Environmental Educator and Creator, Queer Brown Vegan

• Kevin J. Patel - Executive Director and Founder, OneUpAction

• Asma Mahdi - Senior Policy Director, Better World Group (Moderator)

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Extreme heat in cities is already the leading weather-related killer in many countries, including the United States. Join us for a robust discussion on urban heat and how governments, the private sector, and the tech industry are all responding to its deadly effects. The panel will address how communities here in Los Angeles and around the world are committed to finding solutions to this growing public health crisis.

Panelists include:

• Marta Segura M.P.H. – Director, Climate Emergency Mobilization Office at the City of Los Angeles

• Kurt Shickman – Executive Director, Global Cool Cities Alliance

• Katie Swenson – Senior Principal, MASS Design Group

• Antonia Burchard-Levine - Account Manager - Tree Planting Team, Ecosia

The talk will be moderated by TreePeople CEO, Cindy Montañez.

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This 90-minute workshop will give you the basics to use systems thinking in your studio or classroom through a four-step design process that includes virtual hands-on exercises to get you started today.

Wait, what is systems thinking? Systems thinking in design should result in a usable and beautiful object or service that improves not only our quality of life but nature as well (reparations for nature). Systems thinking is the way forward for designers to continue their practice and renourish what humanity has taken away from (and damaged) the planet, and, in turn, drawdown our global carbon emissions.

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On Friday, March 5th and 12th, The American Institute of Architects Los Angeles’s Committee on the Environment (AIA LA COTE) will be presenting the 4th annual 1.5°C Symposium on Climate Change. The symposium has been renamed “1.5 Degrees Celsius” from 2 Degrees Celsius to highlight the global urgent need for the design and construction industry to provide carbon mitigating solutions that will prevent the global temperature from rising more than 1.5 degrees above pre-industrial levels.

AIA LA COTE is providing a conference that reflects the most relevant dialogues in society and has incorporated this thinking into a two-day symposium around Climate Action and Climate Justice. Carbon Neutrality, Healthy Building Environments, Resiliency, and Equity are a few of the topics to be presented by a diverse set of presenters including such keynotes as Farhana Yamin; an international environmental lawyer and activist who has co-authored a number of international treaties on climate change, including the Paris Climate Agreement.

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