Publications
The briefs and reports below provide a sample of recent research by Lewis Center faculty, affiliated scholars, staff, and students, produced internally or by our partner centers and other universities. Learn more about support for students and the Graduate Student Fellows program to fund students conducting capstone research.
Note: Briefs and reports are often adapted from or into published books and articles in academic journals, which are not listed here.
| Title | Author(s) | Year |
|---|---|---|
Student WorkBuilding for the Future: Alternatives to Address California's Housing Crisis Through Municipal Finance ReformThis report examines three policy alternatives to foster additional revenue generation towards the development of affordable housing units throughout California: a land value lax (LVT), progressive property transfer tax, and reform of Proposition 13. |
Nicholas Green, Abram Arredondo, Rasik Hussain, Mason Parker | 2022 |
Student WorkExamining Disproportionality in Adult Protective Services Decisions in Southern CaliforniaAdult protective services (APS) are the primary form of state intervention in cases of elder mistreatment in the United States. Accurate and unbiased identification of elder abuse and neglect is crucial to protect elders from mistreatment and also to reduce overpolicing of vulnerable groups. |
Taemin Ahn | 2022 |
Student WorkSTEPS: Spaces Through the Eyes and Perceptions of SeniorsWith seniors one of the most underserved groups in terms of physical activity and open space use, this report seeks to explore their preferences for the design of open spaces that fulfill their physical and social needs. |
Jane Lee | 2022 |
Student WorkImproving Transportation Access for Patients Seeking Health CareThis report evaluates the transportation challenges faced by patients seeking care at any of the four Saban Community Clinic (SCC) locations in Los Angeles County. |
Nataly Rios Gutierrez | 2022 |
BriefGeographic and Regulatory Impacts on Vehicular Homelessness in Los AngelesAlmost half of Los Angeles's unsheltered population live in their vehicles. Over the years, local complaints have amplified the proliferation of vehicular-dwelling criminalization ordinances — making it difficult for people to locate safe places to park, elevating fears of being towed, ticketed, or interacting with the police. |
Christopher Giamarino, Madeline Brozen, Evelyn Blumenberg | 2022 |
Student WorkTransforming Car Wash Worker Rights: An Analysis of California's Car Wash Worker LawThis study questions how effective have AB 1688 (2003) and AB 1387 (2013) been in addressing wage theft for carwashers in California. |
Anahi Cruz, Lily Cain, Katherine Sanchez, Sonita Tan | 2022 |
Journal ArticlePlanning for and Against Vehicular Homelessness: Spatial Trends and Determinants of Vehicular Dwelling in Los AngelesDiscover the prevalence of vehicular homelessness in Los Angeles County and the impact of regulations on people living in their vehicles. Findings suggest cities should reduce harm and precariousness through reforming punitive regulations and implementing safe parking programs while pursuing permanent affordable housing solutions. |
Christopher Giamarino, Madeline Brozen, Evelyn Blumenberg | 2022 |
Student WorkAnti-Displacement & Community Ownership in Koreatown: Acquisition-Rehabilitation of Naturally Occurring Affordable HousingNathan Keibler conducts a market analysis, financial feasibility analysis, and funding source summary for naturally occurring affordable housing preservation in Koreatown. |
Nathan Keibler | 2022 |
Student WorkIncreasing Access to Groceries at the Century Villages at CabrilloThis study aims to understand transportation needs in terms of increasing transportation access to groceries, and to recommend interventions that would improve grocery access for residents. |
Aziz Fellague Ariouat | 2022 |
Student WorkSaved by the... Bus? Analyzing Safety Outcomes on Streets with Bus LanesThis research report examines the impact that all-day bus lanes and peak-hour bus lanes have on street safety-particularly in Los Angeles. |
Erik Felix | 2022 |