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UCLA Lewis Center @uclalewiscenter.bsky.social · 14h

The org that sets U.S. building codes requires safety measures that make multifamily housing expensive. With #UCLAHousingVoice, Jesse Zwick discusses his research on the subject and effort to reform building codes in @santamonicacity.bsky.social

Listen here!
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UCLA Lewis Center @uclalewiscenter.bsky.social · 5d

ICYMI … 🚨🚨applications for Lewis Center fellowships are open!!

Our fellowships provide financial support to Luskin grad students pursuing capstones on housing affordability, public space, regional economy & transportation equity.

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Graphic for Lewis Center Fellows that reads: "Now Accepting applications: Funding opportunity for capstone projects in all three Luskin departments. Deadline to submit is Sunday, Nov 2"

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UCLA Lewis Center @uclalewiscenter.bsky.social · 5d

ICYMI … 🚨🚨applications for Lewis Center fellowships are open!!

Our fellowships provide financial support to Luskin grad students pursuing capstones on housing affordability, public space, regional economy & transportation equity.

Apply below!

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UCLA Lewis Center @uclalewiscenter.bsky.social · 6d

🚨🚨Attn #HousingVoice listeners … we want to hear from you!

To celebrate our 100th episode (!!), we’re answering your questions on air.
📧 Send us a message here or at [email protected]...

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UCLA Lewis Center @uclalewiscenter.bsky.social · 7d

New @mbrozen.bsky.social .bsky.social research offers insight into how public transit users evacuated during the January wildfires. Most got rides with other people, but some demographics relied more heavily on public transit — raising equity concerns.

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Evacuation Patterns, Health Risks, and Mobility Strategies Among Transit Riders in the 2025 L.A. Fires - UCLA Institute of Transportation Studies

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UCLA Lewis Center @uclalewiscenter.bsky.social · 14d

U.S. regulators worried about safety require larger elevator cars than in Europe. But these rules reduce the number of elevators, exacerbating sprawl and the accompanying dangers.

Learn more in ep. 2 of our Incentives Series with @stephenjacobsmith.com!
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UCLA Lewis Center @uclalewiscenter.bsky.social · 16d

Happy fall quarter Bruins! 🐻🔵🟡
As the school year gets underway we have a ton of exciting research and programs in the works, so subscribe to our mailing list to stay in the loop!

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UCLA Lewis Center @uclalewiscenter.bsky.social · 19d

Auto debt is the U.S. second largest source of consumer debt. Lewis Center research suggests women and communities of color disproportionately burdened, and the pandemic exacerbated racial inequities.

Read more below:

An unequal burden: Lewis Center researchers document the disproportionate impact of auto debt - UCLA Lewis Center for Regional Policy Studies

Auto debt is the second largest source of consumer debt in the country. Since 2020, a growing body of UCLA research has revealed how this debt falls unevenly across communities.

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UCLA Lewis Center @uclalewiscenter.bsky.social · 20d

Learn more about the series and other highlights from the past year here 🔗🎧 [3/3]

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Director's Report 2025

Highlights from the UCLA Lewis Center for Regional Policy Studies

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UCLA Lewis Center @uclalewiscenter.bsky.social · 20d

Highlights include:
🚇 Michael Manville on rising rents & transit ridership
🅿️ Adam Millard-Ball on parking & travel behavior
🚴 Anne Brown on cities’ efforts to improve equity in shared micromobility
🚕 Abigail Cochran on ride-hailing for people w/ disabilities [2/3]

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UCLA Lewis Center @uclalewiscenter.bsky.social · 20d

At the Lewis Center, housing is only one piece of what we do. So this year on the #UCLAHousingVoice podcast, we invited our colleagues working on transportation to join the conversation. [1/3]

By the Numbers: In 2024-25, the Lewis Center continued to advance research and knowledge on housing affordability and transportation equity in Los Angeles. Podcast Listens: 80,013

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UCLA Lewis Center @uclalewiscenter.bsky.social · 27d

We hope you'll join us next month to commemorate our dear friend and colleague. RSVP at the link below.

UCLA Institute of Transportation Studies @uclaits.bsky.social · Sep 3

Join us next month for a celebration of the life and work of Distinguished Professor Emeritus, Donald Shoup. Learn more and RSVP here www.eventbrite.com/e...

Black-and-white photo of Donald Shoup smiling while wearing a helmet and patterned sweater, seated on a bicycle. Overlaid text reads: “A Celebration of the Life and Work of Donald Shoup — October 3, 2:00 pm – 6:30 pm.”

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UCLA Lewis Center @uclalewiscenter.bsky.social · 28d

Why do housing policies often miss the mark? Our new series explores misaligned incentives in housing policy. First episode: @shanedphillips.bsky.social talks to @holz-bau.bsky.social about single-stair buildings and eco-districts in EU.

Full episode below!
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UCLA Lewis Center @uclalewiscenter.bsky.social · Sep 4

In L.A., there is perennial debate over where to build multifamily housing. According to Zachary Steinert-Threlkeld, the L.A. Quality of Life Index shows broad support for more apartments across the entire city.

Read the brief to learn more ⬇️ 🔗!

A Large Majority of Angelenos Want More Apartments — Even on Single-Family Streets

This brief aims to shed light on the preferences of L.A. residents regarding building affordable multifamily housing. Mayor Bass has constantly scaled down ED1 due to 'pushback' but has yet to take a holistic understanding of her constituents' attitudes.

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UCLA Lewis Center @uclalewiscenter.bsky.social · Sep 3

Altogether, we had a 22% growth in reach, and we’re so grateful for everyone who interacted with us along the way.

Check out the Director's Report for more! ⬇️📊 [3/3]
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Director's Report 2025

Highlights from the UCLA Lewis Center for Regional Policy Studies

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UCLA Lewis Center @uclalewiscenter.bsky.social · Sep 3

🔹 Produced 23 publications that received 82,707 views
🔹 Provided $327,860 to support 40 students
🔹 Hosted 21 community events
🔹 Received 100 media hits
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UCLA Lewis Center @uclalewiscenter.bsky.social · Sep 3

Our yearly Director's Report drives home the impact that our research and community engagement has on the Los Angeles region. The numbers below show that our impact continues to grow. In 2024/25, the Lewis Center ... [1/3]

By the Numbers: In 2024-25, the Lewis Center continued to advance research and knowledge on housing affordability and transportation equity across Los Angeles: $718,263 additional support, $327,860 funding to students, 82,707 publication views, 80,013 podcast listens, 100 media hits, 40 students supported, 23 new publications, 22% growth in reach, 21 community events

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UCLA Lewis Center @uclalewiscenter.bsky.social · Aug 29

Read our Directors Report for more! ⬇️ [9\9]
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Director's Report 2025

Highlights from the UCLA Lewis Center for Regional Policy Studies

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UCLA Lewis Center @uclalewiscenter.bsky.social · Aug 29

Episode 93: Equity Requirements in US Shared Micromobility Programs with Anne Brown (Road Scholars pt. 3)
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Episode 93: Equity Requirements in US Shared Micromobility Programs with Anne Brown (Road Scholars pt. 3) - UCLA Lewis Center for Regional Policy Studies

Shared micromobility programs have exploded in recent years, but the benefits aren't shared evenly. How are cities are incorporating equity?

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UCLA Lewis Center @uclalewiscenter.bsky.social · Aug 29

Episode 89: How to Evaluating Zoning Reforms with Aaron Barrall pt.1
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Episode 89: How to Evaluate Zoning Reforms with Aaron Barrall (part 1)

Aaron Barrall shares insights from Los Angeles's zoning reform and what they reveal about upzoning’s effectiveness in cities worldwide.

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UCLA Lewis Center @uclalewiscenter.bsky.social · Aug 29

Episode 86: Where the Hood At? With Mike Lens
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Episode 86: Where the Hood At? with Michael Lens

Mike Lens wrote a whole book on the subject: Where the Hood At? Fifty Years of Change in Black Neighborhoods. He takes the guest mic to share what he learned.

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UCLA Lewis Center @uclalewiscenter.bsky.social · Aug 29

Episode 85: Wildfires and Housing Prices with Hannah Henighausen
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Episode 85: Wildfires, Displacement, and Housing Prices with Hannah Hennighausen

Hannah Hennighausen joins to share her research on the 2018 Camp Fire's effect on housing prices and migration, and its lessons for LA and other cities threatened by natural disasters.

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UCLA Lewis Center @uclalewiscenter.bsky.social · Aug 29

Episode 79: Who Pays for Inclusionary Housing with Shane Phillips www.lewis.ucla.edu/2024/10/16/7... [4\9]

Episode 79: Who Pays For Inclusionary Zoning with Shane Phillips - UCLA Lewis Center for Regional Policy Studies

Inclusionary zoning policies use the market to produce affordable housing, but nothing comes for free. So who pays?

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UCLA Lewis Center @uclalewiscenter.bsky.social · Aug 29

Episode 78: Building Height and Construction Costs with Anthony Orlando
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Episode 78: Building Height and Construction Costs with Anthony Orlando - UCLA Lewis Center for Regional Policy Studies

Anthony Orlando shares his research on why taller buildings aren't always better — and the circumstances where they definitely are.

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UCLA Lewis Center @uclalewiscenter.bsky.social · Aug 29

Episode 75: Segregating the Built Environment with Ann Owens
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Episode 75: Segregating the Built Environment with Ann Owens - UCLA Lewis Center for Regional Policy Studies

We often talk about residential segregation by race or income, but we rarely talk about it in the literal sense—as in segregation of residences.

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