Building Together: A Conversation with Long Beach Mayor Rex Richardson

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Description:

Join us for a dynamic fireside chat between Mayor Rex Richardson and Lance Collins, AIA, as they discuss the intersection of civic leadership and the built environment. This engaging conversation will highlight the City of Long Beach’s bold initiatives in infrastructure investment, housing solutions, and Olympic readiness ahead of the 2028 Summer Games. With a focus on design and construction initiatives, the dialogue will offer insight into how policy and planning are shaping the city’s future, and where architects, planners, and civic professionals can make the greatest impact. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to hear directly from Mayor Richardson about the challenges, opportunities, and vision for a more resilient, inclusive, and forward-looking Long Beach.

Learning Objectives:

After participating in this program, attendees will be able to:

• Identify key infrastructure initiatives underway in Long Beach and analyze how sustainable and equitable design practices are being integrated into public investment strategies.
• Evaluate the long-term planning and design considerations associated with Long Beach’s role as a host city for the 2028 Olympic Games, including opportunities for civic engagement and legacy impact.
• Examine the City’s current housing policies and production goals, and assess how zoning reform, adaptive reuse, and public-private partnerships are being used to address affordability and accessibility.
• Describe the ways in which architects and civic leaders can collaborate to shape resilient, inclusive urban environments and apply those insights to local or regional planning efforts.

AIA members will earn 1.5 LU/HSW

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