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Livable Places Update – March
March’s article: Expanding Decarbonization: Electrification Isn’t Just for Transportation
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Currents: Winter 2018
Currents provides readers with current information on energy issues affecting local governments in California.
CivicSpark Newsletter – March
This monthly CivicSpark newsletter features updates on CivicSpark projects and highlights.
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The latest from the Local Government Commission
Equity Livability
Five years ago, the City of Sacramento created its first Climate Action Plan, with specific goals, strategies and actions to reduce emissions and prepare for climate change impacts.
Recreation Economy
Placer County’s economy, culture, and communities all rely on thriving nature. However, many of their natural resources have been threatened as a result of climate change.
Path to Positive Communities
Communities large and small across America and the world are taking up the mantle on energy, sustainability, and climate solutions.
Infinite Earth Radio Podcast
Infinite Earth Radio is a podcast produced by Skeo, in association with the Local Government Commission. Each week we interview visionary civic leaders who are transforming the future.
Tax Policy and Urban Form – March 22, 2018
Adaptation and Livable Communities Series – An Introduction to Adaptation Professionals
Three Revolutions – The Future of Cars – March 15, 2018
Autonomous vehicles, shared vehicle services and electric vehicles
The History and Power of the Built Environment – March 08, 2018
Urban revitalization and land regeneration
Featured Videos
Rick Cole: 2016 Yosemite Conference
Rick Cole, provides a retrospective on the role the LGC network has played in advancing smart growth over the last 35 years.
Manuel Pastor – Getting to Just Growth and Shared Prosperity
Our panel includes Professor Manuel Pastor, author of two groundbreaking books on equity and growth.
Kate Meis: Private Sector Solutions for Public Benefit Projects
Kate Meis, Executive Director of the Local Government Commission, speaks during the kickoff plenary at the New Partners for Smart Growth Conference.