Aditi Bandlamudi
KQED reporter covering housing and regional development; provides on-the-ground reporting about the California Forever plans and community reaction in Solano County.
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Sep 22, 2025 • 56min
Bay Area Manufacturing: A Thing of the Past or the Future?
In this engaging discussion, Kate Gordon, CEO of California Forward and former energy policy official, dives into place-based development strategies alongside Mathew Bogoshian, Executive Director of AMCC, who sheds light on rebuilding manufacturing capacity and workforce ecosystems. Adhiti Bandlamudi, a KQED reporter, offers insight into local reactions to California Forever's ambitious plan for a new manufacturing town in Solano County. The conversation explores the evolution of manufacturing, environmental concerns, and the promise of regional economic revitalization.
Aug 19, 2025 • 56min
Will New CEQA Reforms Bring More Housing to California?
Buffy Wicks, a California State Assembly member driving CEQA reforms, joins industry expert Patrick Kennedy and policy analyst Sarah Karlinsky. They discuss the challenges of California's housing crisis, highlighting the urgent need for new policies to accelerate development. Aditi Bandlamudi provides insights into local housing issues, emphasizing the impact of environmental regulations on building costs. The panel debates whether recent legislative changes can truly ease the housing shortage while balancing community concerns with sustainability.
