A few announcements!
Lewis Center2025-08-18T13:59:43-07:00We're asking for listener questions to celebrate our 100th episode(!!) and ideas for a Housing Voice book club. Send 'em to shanephillips@ucla.edu.
Episode 95: Low-Rise Multifamily with Tobias Peter
Lewis Center2025-07-29T11:26:04-07:00Seattle’s low-rise multifamily zones have produced more than 20,000 townhomes over the past 30 years. Tobias Peter discusses the impacts on affordability, homeownership, and more — including lessons for other cities.
Piloting the future: L.A.’s Mobility Wallet shows early signs of promise
Lewis Center2025-07-24T15:07:51-07:00The city's UBM pilot found benefits far beyond transportation. Participants reported feeling less stressed, more connected to friends and family, and more independent overall.
Encore Episode: Housing Vouchers with Rob Collinson
Lewis Center2025-07-15T17:31:34-07:00Notre Dame's Rob Collinson talks about housing vouchers and how his research has already helped shape policy reforms across the U.S.
Student fellows research innovative strategies for planning inclusive community spaces
Lewis Center2025-07-09T13:39:32-07:00Across Los Angeles and beyond, communities are reimagining how public spaces can better serve them — whether through more inclusive parks, transforming freeways into civic assets or preparing neighborhoods for the impacts of upcoming mega events.
Lewis fellows explore housing and homelessness solutions
Lewis Center2025-07-09T13:33:03-07:00From tenant protections in rent-stabilized buildings to the realities of mobility among unsheltered people in rural counties, this year’s housing-focused capstone projects reflect diverse policy issues. Whether exploring gaps in existing protections or exploring new solutions, their work underscores the critical role of research in advancing housing justice.
Episode 94: Ride-hailing for People with Disabilities with Abigail Cochran (Road Scholars pt. 4)
Lewis Center2025-06-18T11:54:31-07:00On this podcast episode, University of Lincoln-Nebraska assistant professor Abigail Cochran on accessibility and ride-hailing services.
Telling the untold stories, challenges of mobile home communities in ‘A Decent Home’
Lewis Center2025-06-10T16:01:45-07:00The documentary film and panel explore how weak regulations and market forces disadvantage mobile home residents.
Episode 93: Equity Requirements in US Shared Micromobility Programs with Anne Brown (Road Scholars pt. 3)
Lewis Center2025-06-17T17:54:39-07:00Shared micromobility programs have exploded in recent years, but the benefits haven't been shared evenly. Anne Brown discusses how cities are incorporating equity into their programs, and requiring it of private operators.
Episode 92: How Housing Influences Transportation Choices with Adam Millard-Ball (Road Scholars pt. 2)
Lewis Center2025-05-20T15:25:33-07:00Do people drive less because they live in buildings without parking or do they live in buildings without parking because they drive less? UCLA professor Adam Millard-Ball on new research that may answer the question.