California Center for Sustainable Communities

The California Center for Sustainable Communities is a research center at University of California, Los Angeles that works to advance equitable and sustainable solutions for California's cities and communities. Our interdisciplinary team conducts research on water, energy, and urban infrastructure, working directly with policymakers, community organizations, and government agencies. We develop data-driven tools and strategies that inform decision-making at the local and state levels. Our work bridges technical expertise and community knowledge to support environmental justice and meaningful policy change across California.

A book hovering over a cityscape in the background. The book is titled Myth of Sustainable Cities: Losing the Holocene

Book Talk | The Myth of Sustainable Cities: Losing the Holocene

UCLA La Kretz Garden Pavilion

Join us for a conversation with IoES Professor and Founding Director of the California Center for Sustainable Communities at UCLA Stephanie Pincetl about her new book, “The Myth of Sustainable Cities: Losing the Holocene,” followed by an audience Q&A

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