California’s infrastructure ambitions increasingly intersect with the realities of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), a landmark law that continues to shape how projects are planned, reviewed, and delivered.
This session brings together leading CEQA practitioners, public agency representatives, and attorneys to examine the state’s most pressing infrastructure challenges through the lens of environmental review and regulatory reform. Panelists will unpack the latest CEQA amendments and carve-outs, explore their implications for transportation, housing, and water projects, and discuss how agencies and developers can navigate compliance while accelerating delivery.
Attendees will gain insights into how CEQA is evolving to balance environmental stewardship with the urgent need for infrastructure statewide.