When communities think about infrastructure, they typically think about roads, bridges, utilities, hospitals, fire stations, communications systems, and other physical assets that keep society functioning. Emergency managers similarly focus on…
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Reframing public safety, neighborhood trust, and civic connection as resilience infrastructure On August 4, 2026, communities across the country will gather for National Night Out, an annual event often associated…
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Disasters reveal an uncomfortable truth about public institutions: even the most capable government agencies cannot independently provide every resource, service, relationship, and specialized skill a community will need during a…
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How planning, housing, infrastructure, and neighborhood capacity shape the future of community resilience Urban development is often discussed in terms of buildings, zoning, housing units, roads, density, and land use.…
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This week, I woke up to something deeply humbling. National University recognized me during Public Service Recognition Week, highlighting my journey from South Central Los Angeles to becoming a law…
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This week, D’Andre Lampkin had the honor of joining The New Home Company and community leaders at the ribbon-cutting for Canopy, a new neighborhood of 70 modern three-story townhomes in…
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Over 6,000 residents gathered last night in the heart of Ontario for a once-in-a-generation celebration—the launch party for our city’s new Minor League Baseball team, the Ontario Tower Buzzers. It…
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California’s housing crisis isn’t confined to its coastal cities; it is reshaping communities like Ontario and the Inland Empire every day. Families are struggling with rising rents, limited housing options,…
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Abstract This article argues that public safety is not merely a local government function, but the bedrock upon which economic prosperity, infrastructural development, mobility, and community services are built. Through…
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Imagine voting to take politics out of redistricting… only for your governor to suggest putting it right back in. That’s the political moment California now faces, while Texas deals with…
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