In this exclusive interview with Christine Harada, former Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council Chair and current overseer of the Office of Federal Procurement Policy, Harada shares her experiences and knowledge gained from managing two critical and complex federal portfolios.

In this interview with VerdeXchange News, Ara Najarian, recently elected as President of the Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport Authority (BGPAA), updates readers on the status of the  Hollywood Burbank Airport’s long-awaited, replacement passenger terminal project. He notes the recent closing of a nearly $725 million airport revenue bond; praises both the addition’s design and progressive design-build approach and the board’s commitment to sustainability i.e. achieving LEED Gold certification through the inclusion of eco-friendly features like water conservation, solar panels, and energy-efficient materials. Najarian also emphasizes the airport’s focus on assuring intermodal, regional transportation connectivity, including convenient  Metrolink stops to reduce car usage.