This session focused on incorporating extreme heat mitigation strategies in local planning to help protect communities and vulnerable populations from heatwaves, wildfires, and heat-related illnesses. Participants learned about the process and best practices of developing and integrating a sustainable and extreme heat mitigation strategy into existing policies. Speakers summarized their agencies’ work to develop extreme heat mitigation strategies and resources and discussed how communities can implement similar strategies ..read more

This workshop showcases the results and takeaways from key projects in SCAG’s Future Communities Pilot Program and the Sustainable Communities Program – Smart Cities and Mobility Innovations call for applications, presenting data-driven impacts and solutions that public agencies can replicate to implement similar smart city projects. SCAG staff also highlight the future of smart cities in Southern California, provide critical programming updates, and announce new collaborative opportunities ..read more

On Aug. 10, 2024, Latino Health Access used the Go Human Kit of Parts to showcase active transportation infrastructure treatments in the city of Santa Ana, and gathered feedback on a creative crosswalk and a parklet ..read more

Expert insights at the 2024 Demographic Workshop held on Sept.20, 2024, included region-specific details from American Community Survey data and other demographic signals crucial to informed and effective planning decisions ..read more

Expert insights at the 2024 Demographic Workshop held on Sept.20, 2024, included region-specific details from American Community Survey data and other demographic signals crucial to informed and effective planning decisions ..read more

Expert insights at the 2024 Demographic Workshop held on Sept.20, 2024 included region-specific details from American Community Survey data and other demographic signals crucial to informed and effective planning decisions. 0:00 Introductions and Welcome 13:52 Panel 1: Demographic Check-up: The Numbers Behind the Current Growth Outlook 1:02:40 Panel 2: What Does the New Growth Reality Mean for Regions? 1:57:22 Panel 3: Evolving Diversity in Southern California Neighborhoods 2:47:44 Keynote Address by Bill Fulton, FAICP, Leading Expert in Urban Planning and Economic Development ..read more

This SCAG Toolbox Tuesday session recognizes Pedestrian Safety Month in September by focusing on active transportation projects that deploy asphalt art to improve safety for people walking and biking. Speakers discuss arts engagement and creative placemaking or place keeping strategies to bolster community engagement and increase active transportation safety ..read more

Tomorrow’s World, with the support of SCAG, used the Go Human Kit of Parts lending library at the annual Rialto Juneteenth Jam to demonstrate active transportation infrastructure treatments and gather resident feedback on bike and pedestrian improvements. The demonstration allowed participants to experience and provide feedback on a creative crosswalk, median refuge island, and curb extension materials to raise awareness of potential infrastructure improvements and promote bicycle and pedestrian safety ..read more

This session explores how communities implement quick-build projects for low-cost design and infrastructure improvements that can increase the safety, comfort, and accessibility for all road users. Consultants and local agency staff review case studies from the SCAG region and discuss their experiences designing and implementing quick-build projects ..read more

SCAG staff led a workshop on the Sustainable Communities Program – Active Transportation and Safety Call for Applications. The workshop discussed the application process, project categories, eligibility criteria, and the funding available for community plans, area-wide plans, and quick-build projects. The workshop also addressed questions about the grant program's funding, timeline, and the procurement of consultants for both grant types. Applications are open until Sept. 207, 2024. More info: https://scag.ca.gov/sustainable-communities-program ..read more