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Common Paths: Connecting Metropolitan Inner City Opportunities

Thomas Tseng

May 1999

VII. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

About the Author

Thomas D. Tseng is a research fellow for the Institute for Public Policy and research director at the Community Development Technologies Center (CDTech), a Los Angeles-based non-profit regional training, applied research, and technical assistance center. In 1997, CDTech assumed the assets and programs of the former Rebuild LA, where Tseng had served as deputy director of research analyzing the industrial base of South Los Angeles. At CDTech, his research tasks include analysis of economically neglected communities throughout L.A. County. Tseng's work in the formation of regional manufacturing networks includes development oversight for small and mid-sized business associations in the food processing and toy industries. A native Angeleno with a master's degree in urban planning from UCLA, he teaches sector development and employment strategies at L.A. Trade/Technical College.

Acknowledgments

Common Paths:
Connecting Metropolitan Growth
to Inner City Opportunities in
South Los Angeles
Edited by Joel Kotkin
Senior Research Fellow
Pepperdine University Institute for Public Policy

and
Todd Prepsky
Pepperdine University

The author would like to thank the following individuals for their contributions:

Michael Banner, Marva Smith Battle-Bey, Linda Griego, Joel Kotkin, Jose Legaspi, Richard McNish, Dr. Clyde Oden, Todd Olson, Neal Richman, Dutch Ross, Melanie Stevens, Daniel Tellalian, Blair Thomas, Jasper Williams, Thad Williams.
Special thanks to Denise Fairchild and everyone at the Community Development Technologies Center.
Additional thanks to the staff at Pepperdine: Ron Hall (Photographer), Sheryl Kelo, Tami McKelvy, Todd Prepsky and Aaron Pankratz. Soli Deo Gloria.

Established in January 1996, the Institute for Public Policy addresses key public policy issues through major conferences and seminars as well as through the publication of research findings. The institute operates under the auspices of the School of Public Policy, which offers a master of public policy and several joint degree programs emphasizing the moral and historical roots of free institutions. The school uses its location in Southern California as a rich laboratory for the emerging public policy paradigms of the 21st century. The school's graduates will be prepared for careers as leaders in government, the private sector and non-profit organizations.

Pepperdine University's Institute for Public Policy wishes to thank the following sponsors of the report:

WATTS Health Systems, Inc.

Quality health care involves more than meeting the medical needs of the community. For this reason, WATTSHealth Systems takes the holistic approach. Through business development, financial opportunities and cultural activities that reflect the ethnic diversity of Southern California, WATTSHealth Systems offers protection and coverage that improves the prosperity and social well-being of the communities it serves. With over 30 years' presence in South Los Angeles and nearly 900 employees, WATTSHealth Systems is one of the largest nonprofit employers in South Central Los Angeles. WATTSHealth Systems is the umbrella for 23 programs and organizations, including Family Savings Bank, Los Angeles Black Business Expo & Trade Show, WATTSHealth Property Management, Inc., the Center of Excellence/Case Management, Community Access Response Effort (CARE), Community Tobacco Control Program, Golden Age Adult Day Health Care Center, House of Uhuru, Immunization Program, Maternal and Child Health Department, Multipurpose Senior Services Program, South Los Angeles Community AIDS Program, Injection Drug Users/Crack Cocaine AIDS Outreach Program, Tuberculosis Screening Program, UHP Healthcare, UHP Med-Center - Compton, United Senior Services Center, WATTSHealth Charities, Inc., WATTSHealth Center, WATTSHealth Management Co., Watts/Jordan School - Based Health Clinic, Watts Westminster Community Project, Youth Education and Prevention Program, WATTSHealth Systems, Inc.

The Olson Company

The Olson Company was established in 1988 with the goal of developing high quality "For Sale" residential developments in urban areas throughout California. Today, the staff is comprised of over sixty people with previous experience in urban planning, finance, and construction. The company has built a reputation of working closely with City staff and understanding City requirements. In many instances, The Olson Company has been asked to develop multiple projects in the same City based upon its willingness to meet the needs of both the City and local community. The Olson Company has received numerous awards for its achievements in diversity, quality, community outreach, planning, and partnerships.