VX News is the editorial voice of the annual VerdeXchange Conference, featuring in-depth interviews with industry leaders and policymakers driving innovation in clean energy, water, transportation, and climate policy.
Stantec’s Tama Snow on SoCal Water Treatment & Recycling Projects
With Stantec serving as Program Manager and leading the design of the Pure Water Antelope Valley (Pure Water AV) demonstration facility, VX News interviewed Stantec Pacific Water Division VP, Tama Snow, on this and other Pure Water projects across Southern California. Emphasizing the sea-change in public understanding and acceptance of water treatment and recycling technology, Snow highlights the opportunities for water recycling and banking to address some of the region’s most pressing water challenges.
Sepulveda Transit Corridor Partners Presentation on Heavy Rail Alternatives
VX News shares this excerpt from a Valley Economic Alliance Livable and Sustainable Communities committee meeting earlier this summer on the Sepulveda Transit Corridor Project.
Christine Harada on Deploying Public & Private Investment in Grid Infrastructure
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.
Ara Najarian on Burbank Airport’s Long-Awaited Replacement Passenger Terminal Project
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.