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 |
|---|---|---|
ReportFire Resilient LA: Solano CanyonThe January fires highlight urgent questions: Should we keep building in the wildland-urban interface (WUI) amid worsening climate disasters, and how can we protect the homes already there? |
Minjee Kim, Hannah Howland, Katie Wall, UCLA Site Planning Studio Team | 2025 |
Student WorkSalons as Sites of Belonging: Investing in Social Infrastructure in Boyle HeightsThis 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. |
Steven Carmona Mora | 2025 |
Student WorkGolden Years in Green: Enhancing MacArthur Park for SeniorsThis study provides insights into MacArthur Park’s physical and social landscapes in pursuit of intergenerational public spaces. |
Anthea Rosenbaum | 2025 |
Student WorkBrokering Belonging in Boyle Heights: Social Infrastructure in a Queer SalonThis 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. |
Steven Carmona Mora | 2025 |
Student WorkPathways to Increasing Park Access for Older AdultsThis report provides insights into MacArthur Park’s physical and social landscapes in pursuit of intergenerational public spaces. |
Anthea Rosenbaum | 2025 |
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 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 WorkAdvancing Shade and Lighting Equity at Bus Stops in Los AngelesThis project assessed the adequacy of shade and lighting at bus stops across Los Angeles, the alignment between the current locations of bus shelters and priority bus stops, and the magnitude and spatial distribution of site constraints that complicate the installation of bus shelters. |
Monisha Reginald | 2024 |
Student WorkProgress, Priorities, and Obstacles to Providing Adequate Shade and Lighting at Bus Stops in Los AngelesThis research found that there are significant disparities in adequate shade and lighting across Los Angeles, and that constraints like narrow sidewalks may limit the installation of bus shelters at a significant number of high-priority bus stops. |
Monisha Reginald | 2024 |
Student WorkDesigning for Street Vendors: The Importance of Equitable and Accessible ParksA set of design and policy recommendations to better support the vendor community and their continued presence in public spaces. |
Zoe A. Frumin | 2023 |