Randall Lewis Housing Initiative
The Randall Lewis Housing Initiative generates novel research and analysis to inform important housing policy challenges, educates the public about complex housing topics, and develops and disseminates practical strategies for improving lives through housing and land use reform. We amplify the impact of this work by organizing events that connect policymakers and bridge the gap between research and practice; engage the media and other institutions to influence public discourse; and support UCLA students and faculty in their research and other endeavors. We also produce UCLA Housing Voice, a biweekly podcast show translating emerging research for a non-academic audience.
This research is led by Associate Faculty Director Michael Lens and managed by Shane Phillips, and it involves a growing number of affiliated scholars at UCLA and beyond.
Research Areas
The Housing Initiative engages with a wide range of issues, with a particular focus on four research areas. Click below to learn more about our research priorities and ongoing work, and to see our publications in each topic area.
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Michael Lens
Associate Faculty Director
Shane Phillips
Housing Initiative Project Manager
Aaron Barrall
Housing Data Analyst