Governor's Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation The State’s Comprehensive Planning Agency

Our charge is to accelerate innovation and implementation of various intersectional initiatives that support a California For All.
Governor's Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation 55 Years logo next to California's 175th year logo

Since 1970, the Governor’s Office of Land Use & Climate Innovation (LCI) has been tasked with testing and exporting bold ideas within state government and beyond! LCI’s focus is on areas impacting land-use, climate, housing opportunities, community empowerment, and more! LCI 55 elevates the #CA175 initiative – which celebrates California’s 175th year of statehood.

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Announcements

California’s Fifth Climate Change Assessment Tribal Advisory Group welcomes three new members
7/30/2025
The California Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation (LCI) is honored to announce three new members on California’s Fifth Climate Change Assessment Tribal Advisory Group (TAG), bringing total membership to 10.
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LCI Kicks Off Planning Guidelines Update Project
7/11/2025
The Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation (LCI) is updating the state’s Planning Guidelines and invites diverse partners to help shape guidance for vibrant, resilient communities. Join the project launch workshops July 15 and 17, and sign up for updates on the project website.
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Employment Opportunities
We are now accepting applications for positions with the Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation.
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Affiliates

California Strategic Growth Council
Collaborating and investing to realize equitable, healthy, thriving, and resilient communities for all.
sgc.ca.gov
California Racial Equity Commission
California’s Racial Equity Commission recommends best practices and opportunities to address racial equity and address inequities facing historically underserved and marginalized communities.
racialequity.lci.ca.gov

Tools and Resources

General Plan Information
Access technical guidance to help draft and update general plans
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CEQAnet
Search all CEQA documents submitted to the State Clearinghouse since 1990
ceqanet.lci.ca.gov
Site Check
Site Check is a free and public mapping tool to quickly find parcels where housing projects may qualify for streamlining and exemptions under CEQA
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CEQA Judicial Streamlining
CEQA judicial streamlining managed by the Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation through SB 7, Environmental Leadership Development Projects, and SB 149, Infrastructure Streamlining.
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Federal Assistance
Get help finding, applying for, and manage federal grants
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Small Business and Disabled Veteran Business Resource Guide
Learn about becoming one of LCI’s Small Business (SBs) and/or Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBEs).
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Initiatives

Governor's Military Council
Support California’s economy through the national security mission and its industries; protect service members, veterans, and their families
militarycouncil.ca.gov
CASCADE
Initiative to bolster California's defense supply chain cybersecurity resilience, and to help grow and sustain California's cybersecurity workforce
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Learning Lab
Research to improve STEM education access and outcomes to empower California’s future workforce
calearninglab.org

Legacy Partners and Programs

Regional Investment Initiative
A program being developed by Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation, GO-Biz, and LWDA to support resilient, equitable, and sustainable regional economies
www.labor.ca.gov/regional-investment-initiative/
Precision Medicine
Research and partnerships to advance patient-centered approaches that improve health outcomes
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Office of Community Partnerships and Strategic Communications
Managing California’s top public education and outreach campaigns addressing California’s most pressing issues.
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California Volunteers
Engaging Californians in service, volunteering and civic action to tackle our State’s most pressing challenges, while lifting up all communities.
californiavolunteers.ca.gov
Youth Empowerment Commission
The California Youth Empowerment Act (AB-46) was established to address the growing need to engage youth directly with policymakers.
youthempowerment.ca.gov

Leadership

Governor's Office
Gavin Newsom took office in January 2019 as California’s 40th Governor.
gov.ca.gov
Samuel Assefa, Director
Director Assefa joined Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation in October 2021.
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