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  1. Milken Institute1h 45m

    Priced out: Can high-density housing solve the affordability crisis? (KPCC Forum Series)

    Dana Cuff, Ed DeMarco, Larry Gross, William K. Huang, Jeff Schaffer, Josie Huang, John Cohn, Kevin Clowden, Bill Davis, Josie Wong, Bill Huang

    Co-presented by KPCC and the Milken Institute, the "Rescuing the California Dream" forum series convened experts to address Southern California's severe housing affordability crisis, noting that 30% of households cannot afford a median home amidst a deficit of 527,000 affordable units. Panelists identified root causes such as restrictive zoning, decimated state funding, and the exploitation of the Ellis Act, while proposing solutions including CEQA reform, adaptive reuse of vacant buildings, and transit-oriented development to increase density without relying solely on high-rises. The event concludes with a summary panel at the December Milken Institute California Summit, emphasizing the urgent need for a comprehensive state-level strategy to prevent deepening economic segregation and to ensure no net loss of existing affordable housing.

  2. Milken Institute1h 33m

    Building a 21st Century Workforce and Market – What’s the Solution? (KPCC Forum Series)

    Matt Horton, John Cohn, Ben Bergman, Kevin Clowden, Vontone Quinlevin, Jessica Goodhart, Russell Ragsdale

    Presenters analyze California's severe economic challenges, including a 5.9% unemployment rate and housing unaffordability, alongside a critical workforce shortage driven by the decoupling of productivity and employment numbers. In response, local utilities like Southern California Edison and community colleges are piloting "earn while you learn" programs and expanding Career Technical Education to fill high-paying middle-skill roles in sectors ranging from solar energy to advanced manufacturing. The discussion concludes that future regional competitiveness depends on shifting toward a continuous retraining economy supported by micro-credentials and targeted government procurement to sustain local employment growth.