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.
Sang-O Kim works at the intersection of travel behavior, aging populations, and gender, drawing on his multicultural background and mixed-method approach to study how transportation solutions can help residents get the most out of the cities they live in.
Jessica Schirmer draws on her physics background to study the effects of “broad upzoning” in California and the federal response to affordable housing shortages.
In many two-parent households, women do more child care travel than men, which may limit women’s access to opportunities, including employment.
The October resource fair was an extension from a 2022 award-winning student capstone project that examined how transportation challenges affect health care access.
