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 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 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 WorkHow Los Angeles Can Build Social Housing Under Measure ULA's Alternative Models ProgramThis report explores how Los Angeles can implement a sustainable, equity-driven social housing program under Measure ULA’s Alternative Models program, by examining policy and statutory frameworks and U.S. and European case studies. |
Eda Suh | 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 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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |