New UCLA research discovers that about 4.5% of L.A. workers commute more than 90 minutes or 50 miles one way. While some are higher-income rail riders, many lower-income workers face especially long, slow bus commutes — revealing deep equity gaps tied to housing costs and transit access.
Auto debt is now the second largest source of consumer debt in the country. Since 2020, a growing body of research from the Lewis Center and Institute of Transportation Studies has revealed how this debt falls unevenly across communities.
In Minjee Kim’s studio class, UCLA students partnered with Solano Canyon to design wildfire resilience strategies, sparking an ongoing project that positions the hillside community as a model for other neighborhoods.
The city's UBM pilot found benefits far beyond transportation. Participants reported feeling less stressed, more connected to friends and family, and more independent overall.
Across 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.
From 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.
The documentary film and panel explore how weak regulations and market forces disadvantage mobile home residents.
Since its implementation, Measure ULA appears to be driving down housing and commercial property development, and isn't generating enough revenue to make up for the lack of production.
Panelists highlighted zoning reforms, mobility programs, and street safety improvements—practical strategies to create a more inclusive, connected Los Angeles.
In “Where the Hood At?”, Professor Michael Lens found unexpected inspiration in rapper DMX while examining Black neighborhood development.
