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Commissioners voted 10-1 to approve amendments to the city’s local coastal plan and approved a permit that will allow the city to begin securing the $85 million it expects it will cost to construct the pool, and find a firm to build it. But first the city will have to fine-tune the design of the pool, which will require approval from both the City Council and the commission for a final building permit, something that’s expected to happen next year.
The city currently has about $61.5 million in Tidelands Funds allocated for the project, but will have to work to close the roughly $20 million funding gap.
January 21, 2021
Led by a double Trojan, a new push is underway to build powerful working relationships with diverse businesses near both USC campuses with social justice, opportunity and inclusion as part of the business plan.
With a leap forward in diversity and sound business practices, USC has created the Office of Business Diversity and Economic Opportunity to better connect with small businesses owned by minorities, women and veterans.
Michèle Turner (Photo/Courtesy of Michèle Turner)
The office, also known as the BDEO, will reinforce the university’s network with local businesses and expand opportunities for diverse enterprises.
“This has been an important priority for President Carol L. Folt,” said Sam Garrison, interim senior vice president for university relations.