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 |
|---|---|---|
BriefPrioritizing Black Lives in L.A.’s Traffic Safety Efforts, RevisitedResearchers re-examine the racial and ethnic patterns across |
Madeline Brozen, tamika butler | 2024 |
ReportModeling Inclusionary Zoning’s Impact on Housing Production in Los Angeles: Tradeoffs and Policy ImplicationsUsing the Terner Housing Policy Simulator, this new report highlights the tradeoffs policymakers should consider in crafting inclusionary zoning policy requirements, with a focus on Los Angeles’ TOC program. |
Shane Phillips | 2024 |
BriefHow do people get to work and how long does it take? Analyzing commutes and income in Greater Los AngelesResearchers analyze commute duration in the Los Angeles region by household income and travel mode, from 2005 through 2022. |
Annie Chan, Evelyn Blumenberg | 2024 |
ReportLessons From California's Homekey Program: Adding Affordable Housing by Buying Market-Rate Apartment BuildingsThis paper compares the costs of acquiring and converting market-rate housing through Homekey to similar purpose-built affordable housing developments in Los Angeles. |
Shane Phillips | 2024 |
BriefIs housing affordability associated with shorter commutes for low-income workers?This study examines the relationship between housing affordability and commute distance in two adjacent Southern California metropolitan areas. |
Madeline Wander, Evelyn Blumenberg | 2024 |
BriefSubsidized Electric Carsharing: Can BlueLA Meet the Needs of Low-Income Travelers in Los AngelesThis study collected qualitative data from BlueLA members to evaluate whether subsidized carsharing services can effectively address the accessibility needs of low-income travelers. |
Julene Paul, Miriam Pinski, Madeline Brozen, Evelyn Blumenberg | 2024 |
Journal ArticleCan Subsidized Carshare Programs Enhance Access for Low-Income Travelers?Subsidized electric carsharing, llike BlueLA, may address some accessibility needs of low-income households without imposing the burdens of automobile ownership. |
Julene Paul, Miriam Pinski, Madeline Brozen, Evelyn Blumenberg | 2023 |
BriefAccess to Child Care: Does it Vary by Neighborhood Type?This study seeks to better understand and quantify geographic gaps in child care service, providing key recommendations for future funding allocations and government actions. |
Evelyn Blumenberg, Zhiyuan Yao, Madeline Wander | 2023 |
BriefFair Housing in California: Moving Forward or Spinning Wheels?Researchers propose and evaluate a new metric to measure whether or not local land use policies promote inclusion across neighborhoods. |
Paavo Monkkonen, Michael Lens, Moira O'Neill, Christopher S. Elmendorf, Gregory Preston, Raine Robichaud | 2023 |
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 |