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 WorkInclusive Park Design for All: Restoring Unhoused Individuals’ Rights to the Public RealmThis brief focuses on a toolkit developed to address inclusive park design for unhoused individuals. |
Madeleine French | 2023 |
Student WorkA Review of Urban Forestry Management Practices for Shade Access in South LAThis brief outlines notable challenges and preliminary recommendations associated with urban tree canopy implementation, specifically for the unincorporated communities of South Los Angeles in the county’s 2nd District. |
Brittney Lu | 2023 |
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 WorkUnincorporated Los Angeles: Leveling Inequities in Supervisorial District 2This study identifies policy interventions that can improve the quality of life and increase equitable outcomes for residents of unincorporated communities in LA County's 2nd District |
Jaime Cervantes de Reinstein, Ty Pearson, Sebastián Perez, Aditi Peyush, Tyler Webb, Elliot Woods | 2023 |
Student WorkInclusive Park Design for People of All Housing Statuses: Tools for Restoring Unhoused Individuals’ Rights in Public ParksInclusive park design can restore unhoused individuals’ spatial rights to public parks by including them in the planning and engagement process and keeping their needs in mind. |
Madeleine French | 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 |