Name
Transitioning Inactive Oil Sites: From Feasibility to Community Reuse
Date & Time
Wednesday, March 25, 2026, 10:40 AM - 11:10 AM
Speakers
Earl James, EKI Environment & Water, Inc.
Clement Lau, Los Angeles County Chief Sustainability Office
Clement Lau, Los Angeles County Chief Sustainability Office
Description
Across Los Angeles County and beyond, new collaborations are exploring how inactive oil production sites can be acquired and repurposed for community benefit. This session presents findings from ongoing feasibility studies examining pathways for reuse and redevelopment, including conversions to parks, open spaces, housing, and other public uses. It will address the balance between regulatory, industry, and community perspectives and highlight practical lessons on navigating ownership, environmental, and policy challenges in transforming former oil sites into new assets.