By Daily Press staff
A handful of accomplished panelists will discuss the future of Southern California’s economy on Nov. 19 at UCLA.
The panel discussion on “The future of Southern California and the region’s economy” is sponsored by the Ralph and Goldy Lewis Center for Regional Policy Studies and the UCLA School of Public Policy and Social Research. The panel will include the following members: Jack Kyser, chief economist at Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation; Ross DeVol, director of regional and demographic studies at the Milken Institute; Mark Pisano, executive director at Southern California Association of Governments; Barry Wallerstein, executive officer at South Coast Air Quality Management District; and Barbara J. Nelson, dean of the UCLA School of Public Policy and Social Research, who will moderate the discussion.
The Ralph and Goldy Lewis Center for Regional Policy Studies, directed by Paul Ong, a UCLA professor of urban planning, social welfare and Asian American Studies, promotes the study, understanding and solution of regional policy issues, with special reference to Southern California — including problems of the environment, urban design, housing, community and neighborhood dynamics, transportation and economic development.
The discussion will be free and open to the public, however, seating is limited. Reservations can be made by calling (310) 206-8034 or by sending an e-mail to
Check-in begins at 6 p.m., followed by a reception at 6:30 p.m. The discussion begins at 7 p.m. at 1200 Rolfe Hall at UCLA.
Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on November 7, 2003. Read the original PDF.