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.
