Home to the Port of Los Angeles (one of the busiest seaports in the world and the leading container port in the U.S.), the San Pedro community consists of just under 12 square miles with a …
On the Waterfront | Wayne Ratkovich, The Ratkovich Company
Enhancing Park Equity | Carolyn Ramsay, Executive Director, Los Angeles Parks Foundation
Parks and recreation are essential to communities and community well-being. According to the National Recreation and Parks Association, “There are no communities that pride themselves on their quality of life… without having a robust, active systems of …
Advancing Economic Diversity | Rochelle Mills, President & CEO, Innovative Housing Opportunities
As we celebrate Women’s History Month (March 2021), CivitasLA is excited to be joined by Rochelle Mills, President & CEO of Innovative Housing Opportunities. Honored as a “woman of influence” at the inaugural Orange County Power …
Empowering Community | Betty LaMarr, Founder & Dawn L. Brown, Chief Executive Officer, EmpowHer Institute
As we celebrate Women’s History Month (March 2021), CivitasLA is excited to be joined by Betty LaMarr, Founder, and Dawn L. Brown, Chief Executive Officer, EmpowHer Institute. Founded in 2003 by a small group of committed …
Fostering an “Uptown Renaissance” | Rex Richardson, Vice Mayor, Long Beach, CA
As we celebrate Black History Month (February 2021), CivitasLA is excited to be joined by Rex Richardson, Vice Mayor of the City of Long Beach, the second largest city in Los Angeles County, with an estimated …
Shooting the Moon | Dr. Bettye and Prof. Hal Walker, Founders, African American Male Achievers Network (A-MAN)
As we celebrate Black History Month (February 2021), CivitasLA is excited to be joined by Prof. Hal Walker and his wife, Dr. Bettye Walker, as we discuss his groundbreaking career in the world of science and …
Building Community Capacity| Maura Harrington, Senior Vice President, Center for Nonprofit Management
Building community involves a wide array of actors, including business, government, academia, and the nonprofit sector. In a report published by the Office of Nonprofit Engagement of JP Morgan Chase, “Nonprofit organizations play a vital role …
Great Streets Build Strong Communities| Kevin James, former President, Board of Public Works Commission, City of Los Angeles
In a report from Main Street America, “Streets as Places,” it notes “Streets are our most fundamental public places. They often represent the largest area of public space in a community and provide the overarching framework …
CivitasLA “Best of” presents – Los Angeles Favorites Series
Episode #21: CivitasLA “Best of” presents – Favorite Los Angeles Area Restaurants As is said “a person’s gotta eat.” So, when our CivitasLA civic leaders take a rest from creating, building, and serving community, where do they …
Creating an Affordable Community | Michael Bohn, AIA, Studio One Eleven
In California, the Arts contribute an exceptional amount to not only the cultural and creative capital of the state, but to its overall economic activity and well-being. With $650.3 billion in annual output in California and over …