From the LAForum Board of Directors

COVID-19 is now present in Southern California. Instances of community spread of the virus are now occurring in our beloved Los Angeles. Clearly, our responsibility is to take whatever steps we can that will inhibit, rather than accelerate, the spread of this virus and its associated illness. As an organization, we urge everyone to follow the guidelines issued by the CDC, the California Department of Public Health, and the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health.

We want to assure all members of our organization and the greater Los Angeles design community that the LAForum will:

• Monitor unfolding events in our city and modify our summer 2020 programming in accordance with best practices as set down by our public health authorities.

• Continue to provide (and to emphasize) online content for the Los Angeles design community during this period of “Social Distancing”.

• Use all of our resources to assist the Los Angeles design community through this period of social uncertainty and professional instability.

These are unprecedented times, but together we will get through them. United as a community, we at the LAForum look forward to shaping the future of Los Angeles together with each and every one of you.

Sincerely,

LAForum Board of Directors