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Event Info
Planning for High Speed Rail in Southern California Communities
February 15, 2013
Time: 1:00 PM
Email: anderson@scag.ca.gov
WWW: scag.ca.gov/events/pdfs/PlanningHighSpeedRail021513.pdf
Contact Name: Marco Anderson
Phone: (213) 236-1879
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Researchers from UCLA's Luskin School of Public Affairs and the School of Art and Architectures cityLAB will present the findings of their recent work on the potential effects of high-speed rail in California on the urban form. They will describe the policy options most likely to deliver productive, transit-supportive environments that also enhance local economic development.
This session will conclude with a round-table discussion about the possible next steps and resources needed by municipalities to realize their goals related to high-speed rail development. Participants will have the opportunity to provide input on the studys current findings and offer suggestions for best practices in planning for high-speed rail.

