Perloff Lecture Series: Compton Cowboys and California Love Thursday, March 11 12:30-2 Multimedia artist Walter Thompson-Hernández shares from his book, “The Compton Cowboys,” and latest NPR Podcast California Love. In Compton, California, 10 Black riders on horseback cut an unusual profile, their cowboy hats tilted against the hot Los Angeles sun.
Challenges Facing Public Transit Before, During, and After COVID-19 Monday, March 22 This webinar is the first in a two-part series exploring the challenges and opportunities facing public transit held by the UC Institute of Transportation Studies. Challenges Facing Public Transit Before, During, and After COVID-19 Public transit agencies are
Key Considerations for Public Transit Moving Forward Wednesday, March 24 This webinar is the second in a two-part series exploring the challenges and opportunities facing public transit held by the UC Institute of Transportation Studies. Key Considerations for Public Transit Moving Forward Public transit agencies are facing an existential crisis. Ridership
With cities in Los Angeles County facing a requirement to build 800,000 new homes over the next eight years, this morning-long event will focus on the lessons that can be learned from coalitions in places such as Seattle, Minneapolis, the East Bay and elsewhere that have achieved political and legislative wins in recent years while strengthening protections for those most vulnerable to displacement.
InterActions LA: Guaranteed Income and Paths to Prosperity Friday, May 7 9:30AM-12PM Economic relief to individuals is playing a major role in helping people in LA make ends meet during the COVID-19 pandemic. Expanded unemployment payments and sporadic federal relief checks provided cash to people struggling to make rent
Child Care Access and LA's Recovery Wednesday, June 30 12:30 p.m. PDT Join Lewis Center director Evelyn Blumenberg and First 5 LA early care and education program officer Jaime Kalenik in a conversation about the state of child care access in Los Angeles County. Attendees will learn key findings from our
Changing Lanes: Advancing Gender Equitable Transportation for Los Angeles September 2nd MobilityXX Presents: Advancing Gender Equitable Transportation for Los Angeles Seleta Reynolds, General Manager of LADOT, will present Changing Lanes, LADOT's recent study of gender equity in access to transportation in Los Angeles. The study highlights the connections between gender
Transit in Transition Sept. 30 - Oct. 28 The 31st Annual UCLA Lake Arrowhead Symposium Transit in Transition will consider the current state of public transit in the United States and options for the future. The pandemic accelerated the pre-existing trend of declining ridership. Transit agencies have built
Eviction Prevention and Rent Relief: Learning From the COVID-19 Pandemic Tuesday, November 2 Date and Time: November 2nd, 12:00-1:15pm Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic triggered government intervention in the rental housing market at a scale not seen since World War II, with the goal of preventing evictions taking center stage. But
Partnership Models for Increasing Park Access in Underserved Communities January 19, 2022 Parks provide opportunities for people to be physically active, spend time in nature, and connect socially with others. Yet over half of Los Angeles County’s population lives in neighborhoods without access to parks and open space with the
Book Talk on The Life and Afterlife of Gay Neighborhoods Wednesday, Feb. 2 Join the Lewis Center for a book talk with Alex Bitterman and Daniel B. Hess, editors of a new book examining the significance of gay neighborhoods, or “gayborhoods”. “The Life and Afterlife of Gay Neighborhoods” looks at
COMMON GROUND: A Festival for Intergenerational Public Space Saturday, February 26 1 - 3 p.m. (Orchestra performance begins at 1:30 pm) This event highlights a new neighborhood amenity: Golden Age Park. Despite the park’s intentional design which emphasizes intergenerational needs, the park remains relatively unknown in the neighborhood. This event
