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Livable Places Update – December
December’s article: Upstream Solutions to California’s Recycling Crisis
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Currents: Winter 2018
Currents provides readers with current information on energy issues affecting local governments in California.
CivicSpark Newsletter – December
This monthly CivicSpark newsletter features updates on CivicSpark projects and highlights.
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The latest from the Local Government Commission
Kate Meis Honored in 40 Under 40 List
The Sacramento Business Journal has honored Kate Meis in their 40 Under 40 list for her outstanding professional accomplishments & community involvement.
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.
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.
Oakland and the New IPCC Climate Change Report – November 14, 2018
Adaptation and Livable Communities Series – acting now and bringing change to scale
Addressing Inequity in Rural California – November 07, 2018
Smart Growth and Livable Communities Series – the widening disparity in California and the challenges to address across California’s regions
Featured Videos
Gregory Hughes – Subnational Leadership: Smart-Growth Solutions for Red and Blue Leaders
Republican Utah House Speaker Greg Hughes discusses how he became a transit believer and worked on the front to expand the regional transit system along the fast-growing Utah Wasatch Front.
Glenn Harris – Getting to Just Growth and Shared Prosperity
Our panel includes Glenn Harris, who has worked with community leaders across the nation on issues of race and social justice.
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.