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 WorkPlanning for Thai Town’s Future: Needs and Benefits of a Community Plan Implementation OverlayWith 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. |
Steven Tran | 2025 |
Student WorkBeyond Demolition: Examining RSO Loss and Replacement in Los AngelesThis research examines the demolition of units under the Rent Stabilization Ordinance (RSO) in the City of Los Angeles, and analyzes their replacement through policy programs that incentivize housing development. |
Judy Saunders | 2025 |
Student WorkThai Town CPIO: Assessing the Needs and Benefits of a Community Plan Implementation OverlayPrepared for the Thai Community Development Center, this report outlines the current need for a Community Plan Implementation Overlay and highlights benefits a specific plan can bring. |
Steven Tran | 2025 |
Student WorkFrom Imperial County to Del Norte County: Determinants of Movement for People Experiencing Unsheltered Homelessness in Rural and Suburban CaliforniaAddressing a gap in understanding the mobility of homeless populations, this research looks into the primary determinants of movement between counties for individuals experiencing homelessness in California. |
Zac Clark | 2025 |
BriefScoring Progress: A Snapshot of 199 California Cities’ Fair Housing PlansUsing the Fair Housing Land Use Score, we analyzed site distribution across four opportunity indices: median household income, environmental quality, percent white residents, and transportation access. |
Aaron Barrall, Paavo Monkkonen | 2025 |
BriefBeyond Transit Discounts: Comparing the L.A. Mobility Wallet and Low-Income Fare is Easy (LIFE) ProgramsComparing L.A.’s two primary mobility assistance programs: the Mobility Wallet pilot and Metro’s LIFE program, which provides 20 free transit rides. |
Sang-O Kim, Madeline Brozen, Madeline Wander, tamika butler, Evelyn Blumenberg | 2025 |
BriefEarly Results on Individual Life Outcomes from the L.A. Mobility Wallet Phase I Pilot ProgramThe Mobility Wallet pilot in Los Angeles gave low-income residents $150/month for transportation, improving access, reducing stress, and enhancing quality of life and connection. |
Madeline Brozen, tamika butler, Madeline Wander, Evelyn Blumenberg, Sang-O Kim | 2025 |
ReportTaxing Tomorrow: Measure ULA's Impact on Multifamily Housing Production and Potential ReformsThis research links Measure ULA to an 18% drop in multifamily housing production in Los Angeles, estimating 1,900+ fewer units annually since its implementation. |
Shane Phillips, Jason Ward | 2025 |
ReportThe Unintended Consequences of Measure ULAThis report analyzes Measure ULA, a real estate transfer tax approved by L.A. voters in 2022. The analysis reveals reduced high-end real estate transactions, particularly non-single family properties, potentially hindering housing production, revitalization, and property tax revenue in Los Angeles. |
Michael Manville, Mott Smith | 2025 |
BriefOpportunities to Improve Patient Transportation Access: Piloting a Transportation Resource Fair at the Saban Community ClinicThis brief analyzes the approach and findings of the UCLA partnership with the Saban Community Clinic in piloting a transportation research fair. |
Madeline Brozen, Alex Seidel | 2025 |