David Abel

Verde XChange

Guest

Publisher of the Planning Report and Metro Investment Report, newsletters that covers public infrastructure investment, and founder and chair of the VerdeXchange Institute; Managing Director of the nonprofit New Schools Better Neighborhoods; Vice Chair of the Los Angeles Economic Development Corporation

David Abel on KCRW

The Mayor of Los Angeles has less than a year and a half until he's "termed out" of office.

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