The 2024 California Legislative Roundup: Insights into Sacramento

Thursday, October 17th, 2024 @ 8:30 am - 9:30 am PDT

WUF Members: $25
WUF Members - Retired / Public Sector Employee/ Student: RSVP
Non-Members: $65

Helms Design Center
8745 Washington Blvd
Culver City, CA 90232

In recent years, the California legislature has become increasingly bold about wielding the power of state law to address the housing crisis and other land use matters. This year, the legislature yet again considered dozens of bills with major impacts on planning and development statewide and, especially, in urban areas like Los Angeles. It is sending the vast majority of them to the governor's desk, for signature or veto by September 30th. 

Join us for an engaging and informative panel discussion to review the significant legislation passed--and not passed--in the 2024 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.

Speakers
Distinguished guest speaker, Assemblymember Rick Chavez Zbur
Additional speakers to be announced

Moderator
To be announced

Sponsor Provided Tickets:

Thanks to the generosity of our annual Sponsors, WUF has a small number of free tickets available to members of the community.  If you are not able to join as a member or purchase a ticket for this month's panel presentation, but would like to join us, please write us at info@westsideurbanforum to inquire if we have any remaining sponsor provided tickets. 

THANK YOU FOR YOUR DONATIONS...
As a non-profit organization, we are dependent upon donations in order to continue our monthly programming.  Please keep this in mind when registering for this event; we appreciate contributions of any amount.

DONATE TODAY!

The 2024 California Legislative Roundup: Insights into Sacramento
(NON-MEMBER REGISTRATION)

Thursday, October 17th, 2024 @ 8:30 am - 9:30 am PDT

WUF Members: $25
WUF Members - Retired / Public Sector Employee/ Student: RSVP
Non-Members: $65

Helms Design Center
8745 Washington Blvd
Culver City, CA 90232

In recent years, the California legislature has become increasingly bold about wielding the power of state law to address the housing crisis and other land use matters. This year, the legislature yet again considered dozens of bills with major impacts on planning and development statewide and, especially, in urban areas like Los Angeles. It is sending the vast majority of them to the governor's desk, for signature or veto by September 30th. 

Join us for an engaging and informative panel discussion to review the significant legislation passed--and not passed--in the 2024 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.

Speakers
Distinguished guest speaker, Assemblymember Rick Chavez Zbur
Additional speakers to be announced

Moderator
To be announced

Sponsor Provided Tickets:

Thanks to the generosity of our annual Sponsors, WUF has a small number of free tickets available to members of the community.  If you are not able to join as a member or purchase a ticket for this month's panel presentation, but would like to join us, please write us at info@westsideurbanforum to inquire if we have any remaining sponsor provided tickets. 

THANK YOU FOR YOUR DONATIONS...
As a non-profit organization, we are dependent upon donations in order to continue our monthly programming.  Please keep this in mind when registering for this event; we appreciate contributions of any amount.

DONATE TODAY!

The 2024 California Legislative Roundup: Insights into Sacramento
(Retired, Student, Public Sector Employees Registration)

Thursday, October 17th, 2024 @ 8:30 am - 9:30 am PDT

WUF Members: $25
WUF Members - Retired / Public Sector Employee/ Student: FREE RSVP
Non-Members: $65

Helms Design Center
8745 Washington Blvd
Culver City, CA 90232

In recent years, the California legislature has become increasingly bold about wielding the power of state law to address the housing crisis and other land use matters. This year, the legislature yet again considered dozens of bills with major impacts on planning and development statewide and, especially, in urban areas like Los Angeles. It is sending the vast majority of them to the governor's desk, for signature or veto by September 30th. 

Join us for an engaging and informative panel discussion to review the significant legislation passed--and not passed--in the 2024 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.

Speakers
Distinguished guest speaker, Assemblymember Rick Chavez Zbur
Additional speakers to be announced

Moderator
To be announced

Sponsor Provided Tickets:

Thanks to the generosity of our annual Sponsors, WUF has a small number of free tickets available to members of the community.  If you are not able to join as a member or purchase a ticket for this month's panel presentation, but would like to join us, please write us at info@westsideurbanforum to inquire if we have any remaining sponsor provided tickets. 

THANK YOU FOR YOUR DONATIONS...
As a non-profit organization, we are dependent upon donations in order to continue our monthly programming.  Please keep this in mind when registering for this event; we appreciate contributions of any amount.

DONATE TODAY!

2024 Design Awards Celebration

Wednesday, November 13th, 2024
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Awards Ceremony: 7:00 pm

Admission: $20

Village Well
9900 Culver Blvd #1b,
Culver City, CA 90232

Westside Urban Forum is excited to invite you to our 2024 Design Awards Celebration on November 13th, where we’ll celebrate the projects and leaders shaping the future of Los Angeles. Join us for an inspiring evening at Village Well in Culver City as we recognize excellence in design and the lasting positive impact these projects have on our communities.

Each winning team receives two free admissions. Additional admissions are available for $20 per person. Please purchase below.

We are thrilled to honor this year's winners:

Citation award
KFA Architecture - 1550 Lincoln
Patrick TIGHE Architecture - Broadway Cloverfield (Mixed Use category)
Patrick TIGHE Architecture - Wedge (Multi-Unit Housing (50+ Units) category)
MIG - Burton Way Green Street (Public Open Space category)
Related California - Rose Hill Courts Ph 1 (Affordable Housing category)
Moore Ruble Yudell Architects & Planners and dsk Architects - Roosevelt Elementary School Master Plan (School category)

Merit award
KFA Architecture - The Laurel Apartments (Affordable Housing category)
Studio One Eleven - 200 W. Ocean (Adaptive Reuse category)
MIG - Playhouse Village Park (Public Open Space category)
bbj - Westmark School Lower School (School category)
Paul Murdoch Architects - Slauson Connect Recreation Center (Public / Institutional category)
OFFICEUNTITLED - AVA Arts District (Adaptive Reuse category)
City of Culver City and JKA (John Kaliski Architects, Inc.) - Culver City Project Homekey (Affordable Housing category)

Honor award
LA Metro, Grimshaw Architects, and Gruen Associates - LAX/Metro Transit Center (Affordable Housing category)
AC Martin, Gensler, RIOS, W.E. O'Neil, and Hines - West Edge (Public / Institutional category)
AUX Architecture - The Art Room (Mixed use category)
Brooks + Scarpa - Brunson Terrace (Adaptive Reuse category)

About the WUF Design Awards:

• Annual program to recognize projects, programs, and policies that demonstrate excellence in city making and community building in the Greater LA Region
• Categories include Affordable Housing, Adaptive Reuse, Hospitality, Mixed-Use, Multi-Unit Housing (49 or less units), Multi-Unit Housing (50+ units), Office, Public/Institutional, Public/Open Space, Retail/Restaurant, and Schools
• Winning projects selected by an independent jury representing a diverse mix of design, development, and community perspectives

This is a fantastic opportunity to connect with fellow design professionals, enjoy light refreshments, and honor the visionaries behind some of LA’s most impactful projects. Don’t miss out on this special evening of celebration and community!