The document discusses urban design projects focused on sustainable redevelopment of Los Angeles. It first summarizes research projects from UCLA in 2015-2016 looking at hierarchy, scale, and systems in urban design. It then details a project analyzing water and energy systems in LA County and redesigning Wilshire Boulevard to accommodate 1 million additional residents by 2050 through transit-oriented development. This would achieve 100% locally-sourced water and renewable energy through densification along Wilshire while preserving other areas. Maps and analyses compare current and projected water use, energy use, density, and open space along Wilshire neighborhoods. The goal is to limit urban sprawl through focused redevelopment.