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LADWP’s New CEO & Chief Engineer Janisse Quiñones on Accelerating LA’s Clean Energy Transition
In this timely VXNews interview, LADWP’s new CEO & Chief Engineer Janisse Quiñones addresses LADWP’s critical role in Los Angeles’ transition to 100% clean energy by 2035 and highlights significant investments underway to increase capacity of transmission infrastructure to ensure reliability.
Thomas Small Insights on Regional Mobility & Move Culver City
To update readers on the status of Culver City’s recent mobility initiatives and to offer insights on the region’s progress toward multi-modal interconnection ahead of the 2028 Olympics, VX News checked in with Thomas Aujero Small, president and CEO of Culver City Forward and former mayor of Culver City. \
Long Beach Mayor Rex Richardson on Prioritizing Economic Opportunity
VX News interviewed Rex Richardson, on his agenda as Mayor of Long Beach and responsibilities as Chair of the new LA County Affordable Housing Solutions Agency.
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.