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Apr 17, 2025

Taxing Tomorrow: Measure ULA's Impact on Multifamily Housing Production and Potential Reforms

Measure ULA is a ballot initiative increasing real estate transfer taxes on high-priced properties in the City of Los Angeles. In this study, we find that Measure ULA is reducing multifamily housing production in Los Angeles; our results imply a net loss of affordable housing units under the tax.
Commentary

Apr 7, 2025

L.A.'s 'Mansion Tax' Needs a Remodel. Here's How to Fix It

Measure ULA isn't just a tax on mansions. It applies to nearly every property priced over $5 million. Over the first two years since it was implemented, high-value property sales inside Los Angeles city limits fell by about 50 percent. Targeted state legislation could reduce ULA's negative effects while preserving its goal of raising funds to help low-income renters.
Research

Mar 31, 2025

Identifying Resilient, Sustainable Cooling Strategies for Los Angeles: How Might Landlords of Single-Family Homes Meet Indoor Temperature Thresholds?

In this report, the authors consider how the County of Los Angeles might develop its maximum indoor temperature threshold ordinance for single-family rental houses across various types of active and passive cooling.
Video

Feb 14, 2025

Keeping Los Angeles Renters Cool

In this video, the authors consider how the County of Los Angeles might develop its maximum indoor temperature threshold ordinance for single-family rental houses across various types of active and passive cooling.
Press

Feb 10, 2025

L.A. Foster Care Youth Struggle with Housing as They Become Independent; Services Should Be Expanded to Later Ages

A study of young adults in Los Angeles who were transitioning to independence from the foster care system found that the group had a hard time finding permanent housing, with participants moving an average of 15 times over a one-year period.
Research

Feb 10, 2025

Navigating the Housing and Foster Care Systems in Los Angeles County: A Longitudinal Case Study of 24 Transition Age Youth

This report presents findings from a longitudinal data collection effort among unstably housed transition age youth, ages 18 to 25, about their experiences navigating the housing and foster care systems in Los Angeles County.
Commentary

Jan 16, 2025

The L.A. Fires Show a Need to Rethink Our Wildland Firefighting Systems

The U.S. wildland firefighting system is based on resource-sharing across local, state, and federal agencies. But in a world of greater and more frequent wildfires, change is needed.
Commentary

Jan 13, 2025

The Los Angeles Fires and the Need for Long-Term Strategy Building Wildland Fire Resilience

The fires in Los Angeles highlight an urgent need for policy reforms in land management and community preparedness. Without sustained investment and effort, future disasters are inevitable.
Commentary

Jan 10, 2025

As Fires Continue to Burn Around Los Angeles, Here Are Some Recovery Tips and Resources

As Los Angeles battles ongoing wildfires, tens of thousands face displacement. Recovery begins now, but long-term healing will take years, requiring community support and resources for rebuilding and emotional care. Here are some key steps and resources to help.
Research

Jan 6, 2025

Evaluation of Juvenile Justice Crime Prevention Act–Funded Programs for At-Promise Youth In Los Angeles County

The authors evaluated Juvenile Justice Crime Prevention Act–funded programs in Los Angeles that work with at-promise youth, who are youth at risk of justice-system involvement, and identified facilitators and barriers to program implementation.
Research

Jan 6, 2025

Evaluation of Workforce-Focused Programming for Probation Youth in Los Angeles County

Workforce programming for justice-involved youth in Los Angeles aims to prevent recidivism and lower the risk of justice system contact. In this report, the authors evaluate the operation, implementation, and effectiveness of this programming.
Research

Jan 6, 2025

Meeting the Needs of Queer Youth in the Juvenile Justice System: Recommendations Relevant to Programs Funded by the Juvenile Justice Crime Prevention Act in Los Angeles County

The authors provide an overview of programs for queer at-promise youth and juvenile justice-involved youth in Los Angeles County and examine the challenges that these youth face and how practitioners can better support them.

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Taxing Tomorrow: Measure ULA's Impact on Multifamily Housing Production and Potential Reforms

L.A.'s 'Mansion Tax' Needs a Remodel. Here's How to Fix It

Identifying Resilient, Sustainable Cooling Strategies for Los Angeles: How Might Landlords of Single-Family Homes Meet Indoor Temperature Thresholds?

Keeping Los Angeles Renters Cool

L.A. Foster Care Youth Struggle with Housing as They Become Independent; Services Should Be Expanded to Later Ages

Navigating the Housing and Foster Care Systems in Los Angeles County: A Longitudinal Case Study of 24 Transition Age Youth

The L.A. Fires Show a Need to Rethink Our Wildland Firefighting Systems

The Los Angeles Fires and the Need for Long-Term Strategy Building Wildland Fire Resilience

As Fires Continue to Burn Around Los Angeles, Here Are Some Recovery Tips and Resources

Evaluation of Juvenile Justice Crime Prevention Act–Funded Programs for At-Promise Youth In Los Angeles County

Evaluation of Workforce-Focused Programming for Probation Youth in Los Angeles County

Meeting the Needs of Queer Youth in the Juvenile Justice System: Recommendations Relevant to Programs Funded by the Juvenile Justice Crime Prevention Act in Los Angeles County

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When Fire Information and the Desire to Help Collide Online

Connecting Victims of Anti-Asian Hate with Support Services

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Taxing Tomorrow: Measure ULA's Impact on Multifamily Housing Production and Potential Reforms

L.A.'s 'Mansion Tax' Needs a Remodel. Here's How to Fix It

Identifying Resilient, Sustainable Cooling Strategies for Los Angeles: How Might Landlords of Single-Family Homes Meet Indoor Temperature Thresholds?

Keeping Los Angeles Renters Cool

L.A. Foster Care Youth Struggle with Housing as They Become Independent; Services Should Be Expanded to Later Ages

Navigating the Housing and Foster Care Systems in Los Angeles County: A Longitudinal Case Study of 24 Transition Age Youth

The L.A. Fires Show a Need to Rethink Our Wildland Firefighting Systems

The Los Angeles Fires and the Need for Long-Term Strategy Building Wildland Fire Resilience

As Fires Continue to Burn Around Los Angeles, Here Are Some Recovery Tips and Resources

Evaluation of Juvenile Justice Crime Prevention Act–Funded Programs for At-Promise Youth In Los Angeles County

Evaluation of Workforce-Focused Programming for Probation Youth in Los Angeles County

Meeting the Needs of Queer Youth in the Juvenile Justice System: Recommendations Relevant to Programs Funded by the Juvenile Justice Crime Prevention Act in Los Angeles County

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