2021 LGC Impact Report
We are excited to share our 2021 Impact Report, detailing the work our organization has done to support local leaders committed to…
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2021 LGC Mid-Year Impact Report
The Local Government Commission (LGC) supports local policymakers through nationally recognized events, affordable technical assistance, and policy guidance on climate change, energy,…
Bring Water and Land Use Together – Report Highlights
Download Report Highlights as PDF California is moving toward a more holistic approach to managing our water and land resources as the…
Water and Land Use
California is moving toward a more holistic approach to managing our water and land resources as the 21st century unfolds. This perspective…
Barriers to Low Impact Development
While many communities understand the benefits of Low Impact Development (LID), getting LID projects built has been difficult. In an effort to…
Water Resources and Land Use Planning: Watershed-based Strategies for Ventura County
Water Resources and Land Use Planning: Watershed-based Strategies for Ventura County Water resources are threatened as never before. Rapid population growth, climate…
New Schools for Older Neighborhoods: Strategies for Building Our Communities’ Most Important Assets
Open a new school in a retail mall, build an apartment complex to finance school renovations, keep the school open while rebuilding…
Growth Management Ballot Measures in California
The concept of “ballot-box zoning” is more deeply embedded in California than it is in any other state. Over the past 30…
Ballot Box Planning and Growth Management
This guidebook addresses some of the issues that local governments and community activists need to consider when pursuing “ballot box zoning” or…
Healthy Communities in California’s San Joaquin Valley
This report provides a series of community design best practices, recommendations and policies that can contribute to a healthy lifestyle for San…
