Equitable Park Design Toolkit (Vendors)
superadmin2025-10-15T06:02:44-07:00This toolkit outlines design and policy recommendations to better support the vendor community in public spaces.
Assessing the Feasibility of a Manufacturing Worker Cooperative in Crenshaw
superadmin2025-10-15T06:02:42-07:00The research behind this report aims to aid Downtown Crenshaw Rising’s efforts to build Black-centered and -led cooperative businesses that will sustain growth, pay livable wages, and operate under eco-friendly standards.
Understanding the Barriers to Outdoor Dining in Los Angeles Neighborhoods
superadmin2025-10-15T06:02:42-07:00This study explored the barriers disadvantaged communities face in applying to L.A. Al Fresco and offers solutions to increase program participation in these communities.
Promoting Workplace Equity & Worker Satisfaction in Los Angeles Restaurants
superadmin2025-10-15T06:02:41-07:00This project identified policies and practices to improve workplace equity and increase job satisfaction for restaurant workers across Los Angeles, while still maintaining restaurants’ financial stability.
Designing for Street Vendors: The Importance of Equitable and Accessible Parks
superadmin2025-10-15T06:02:40-07:00A set of design and policy recommendations to better support the vendor community and their continued presence in public spaces.
Leveling Inequities Across Unincorporated Los Angeles
superadmin2025-10-15T06:02:40-07:00Which policy interventions will improve the quality of life and increase equitable outcomes for residents of unincorporated communities across Supervisorial District 2?
Is housing affordability associated with shorter commutes for low-income workers?
superadmin2025-10-15T06:02:38-07:00This study examines the relationship between housing affordability and commute distance in two adjacent Southern California metropolitan areas.
Brokering Belonging in Boyle Heights: Social Infrastructure in a Queer Salon
superadmin2025-10-15T06:02:26-07:00This thesis investigates how a queer and trans-led business in Boyle Heights, Los Angeles, acts as a site of social infrastructure for low-income, immigrant, and LGBTQ+ communities.
Planning for Thai Town’s Future: Needs and Benefits of a Community Plan Implementation Overlay
superadmin2025-10-15T06:02:27-07:00With Los Angeles hosting multiple mega-events over the next three years, the community has been pushing for renewed investment in its community and economic resources.
Salons as Sites of Belonging: Investing in Social Infrastructure in Boyle Heights
superadmin2025-10-15T06:02:22-07:00This thesis investigates how a queer and trans-led business in Boyle Heights acts as a site of social infrastructure for low-income, immigrant, and LGBTQ+ communities.