Travel & Event Logistics
Is parking for this event available at the Joan Palevsky Center for the Future of Los Angeles? Are there public transportation options?
There are off-site parking options close to the building, and multiple public transportation options serve the site.
The Joan Palevsky Center for the Future of Los Angeles is located in the California Community Foundation building at 717 W. Temple Street in downtown Los Angeles. Our convening will be in Rooms 219 and 221 combined.
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Parking
Rates for parking may change without notice.
- The Music Center, 135 N. Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90012
- Walking distance: 0.3 miles
- Approximate walking time: 6 minutes
- Hours: Monday–Friday 6:00am–midnight
- Rate: $3.50 per 15 minutes, $20 daily maximum. Cash only.
- Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels, 555 W. Temple Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012
- Walking distance: 0.3 miles
- Approximate walking time: 6 minutes
- Hours: Monday–Friday 6:00am–9:00pm
- Rate: $4 per 15 minutes, $25 daily maximum
- Department of Public Health Building, 313 N. Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012
- Walking distance: 450 feet
- Approximate walking time: 3 minutes
- Hours: Monday–Sunday 5:30am–6:30pm
- Rate: $1.25 per 20 minutes, $8 maximum. Cash.
For accessible parking accommodations, please contact the California Community Foundation’s convening and guest services manager, Brittany Polk at BPolk@calfund.org.
Public Transportation
The Joan Palevsky Center/California Community Foundation is easily accessible via DASH Bus Route B: Chinatown, Financial District. Northbound and southbound, the stop is located at Grand Avenue and Temple Street. Walk two blocks northwest.
For DASH Bus Route A: Little Tokyo, City West, eastbound and westbound, the stop is located at the corner of Diamond Street and Figueroa Street, next to the LA Department of Building and Safety. Walk one block northeast up the N. Figueroa Street side road ramp to Temple Street.
The Joan Palevsky Center/California Community Foundation is four blocks from Civic Center/Grand Park Station. Exit the station northeast toward Gloria Molina Grand Park. Walk one block to Temple Street and turn left, or walk through the park and Music Center.
The Grand Avenue Arts/Bunker Hill Station is three blocks from the Joan Palevsky Center/California Community Foundation. Walk toward the Music Center on Hope Street, then turn left on Temple Street.
Bikes
Bike racks are available on site in front of the California Community Foundation building and inside the Temple Street garage. A Metro Bike Share station is located around the corner at 111 N. Hope Street in front of the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power.
Are meals included as part of the $15 ticket price for Accelerating Policy Change in Southern California?
Yes, attendees will be provided with a continental breakfast buffet, lunch, snacks, and drinks. When registering, please indicate your dietary needs.
What should I wear?
We encourage attendees to wear comfortable clothing that allows a range of movement such as sitting and standing. This convening will be indoors, so you may wish to dress in layers in case the room temperature fluctuates during the day.
What should I bring with me? Do I need to bring a laptop computer?
A laptop computer is not needed for convening activities. We will be distributing folders with printed handouts and providing pens for attendees. Attendees are welcome to bring any items that will support them in fully engaging in the day’s activities — such as water bottles or other personal care items. Attendees are also encouraged to bring business cards for networking.
Is there a hotel room block for this event?
We have not held any hotel rooms for attendees.
How many people will be attending?
We are designing this convening for a maximum of 80 attendees, to ensure optimal participation and engagement for everyone throughout the day.
General Event Information
Is Accelerating Policy Change in Southern California a single-day convening? How long will it run? Will it be in person or virtual?
The convening is one full day, from 9:30am to 4:00pm. It will be held in person, with no virtual option.
Who should attend Accelerating Policy Change in Sothern California?
This convening is for public health practitioners, government staff, community and business leaders, and health care professionals who want to deepen their skill set for advancing local policy change.
Will there be a recording of this convening available afterward?
No, we will not have a videographer on site at this convening, although our staff may take some photos of the presentations. Copies of worksheets and other materials will be made available to attendees after the convening.
Will you be holding Accelerating Policy Change convenings in other locations?
ChangeLab Solutions is in the process of outreach and planning for convenings in other regions across the United States. To stay informed about locations and dates, please subscribe to our email list and connect with us on LinkedIn.
Why is this convening important to my work?
Through our work with community leaders, local institutions, and local and state governments, we’ve found that legal and policy barriers often impede efforts to advance shared community goals. Our Accelerating Policy Change regional convenings are designed to connect local changemakers with information to support them in addressing these barriers. We will build shared understanding of the policy process to help partners make effective, lasting improvements in the health and well-being of their communities.
What can I expect to gain from the convening?
Through a day of interactive sessions, small-group activities, and inspiring panel discussions, attendees will learn strategies to help them overcome legal and policy barriers to systemic change. They will deepen skills on reading and understanding relevant laws and centering community members throughout the policy process. Attendees will develop action steps so they can immediately apply the material from the convening to work that serves their community.
This convening is also an opportunity for participants to connect with other changemakers in their region, learning from and with each other. After the convening, attendees will receive a certificate of completion and a resource guide that includes links to important resources shared during the day.
Is there any pre-work for this convening?
No pre-work is needed for this convening! We do have some pre-convening assessment questions that are included as part of registration. You may also be interested in watching The Power of Local & State Solutions, the first webinar in the Accelerating Policy Change series.
What materials and resources will be available for attendees?
On arrival, attendees will be provided with a folder of printed worksheets and other materials to use during the convening sessions.
5/6/2025