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 WorkAssessing the Feasibility of a Manufacturing Worker Cooperative in CrenshawThe 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. |
Antonia Izuogu | 2023 |
Student WorkUnderstanding the Barriers to Outdoor Dining in Los Angeles NeighborhoodsThis study explored the barriers disadvantaged communities face in applying to L.A. Al Fresco and offers solutions to increase program participation in these communities. |
Brittany N. Montaño | 2023 |
Student WorkEvaluating the Potential for Building 5- to 10-Unit Housing Projects Across CaliforniaGiven feasibility concerns with proposed SB 9 projects, this research explores whether larger developments, with five to 10 units, are more financially feasible on parcels currently zoned for single-family homes in California |
Emily Biro | 2023 |
Student WorkThree Lanes Good, Two Lanes Better? An Analysis of Unconventional Road Diet Typology in Los AngelesThis research looked at the safety outcomes of streets with traditional road diets that had removed a center-turn lane. |
Michael Rosen | 2023 |
Student WorkBus Shelter Inequity in Unincorporated Los Angeles CountyA look at the distribution of bus shelters in Los Angeles County, with particular focus on priority areas in unincorporated communities |
Anne Yoon | 2023 |
Student WorkBus Shelter Equity: A study of the distribution of bus shelters in Los Angeles County and unincorporated communitiesAnalysis of the distribution of bus shelters at L.A. Metro bus stops and the process for funding, building and maintaining bus shelters in unincorporated areas. |
Anne Yoon | 2023 |
Student WorkTurning Down the Heat: Addressing Heat Inequities of Frontline Communities in Los AngelesThis report uses a mixed-methods approach to assess how Los Angeles can build equitable heat policy and long-term resilience among the city's most impacted and vulnerable communities. |
Hana Abdelatty, Dimitri Donnel English, Adan G Garcia, Selena Destiny Melgoza, Austin Mendoza | 2023 |
Student WorkBuilding a Better Plate: Promoting Workplace Equity and Worker Satisfaction in the Los Angeles County Restaurant IndustryIn partnership with the Movement to Organize for Restaurant Equity (MORE), this report identifies policies to improve workplace equity and job satisfaction in the restaurant industry while maintaining restaurants’ financial stability. |
Selene Betancourt, Molly Hunt, Connie Kwong, Alma Lopez | 2023 |
Student WorkAl Fresco in the Time of COVID-19: Addressing the Barriers to Outdoor Dining in Los Angeles CommunitiesThe report explores barriers disadvantaged communities face in applying to the L.A. Al Fresco program and solutions to increase program participation in these communities. |
Brittany N. Montaño | 2023 |
Student WorkEquitable Park Design Toolkit (Vendors)This toolkit outlines design and policy recommendations to better support the vendor community in public spaces. |
Zoe A. Frumin | 2023 |