Looking Back on Route 66’s Historical Role in Westward Migration
Michael Stoll highlights how transportation continues to influence displacement and communities today.
Author Archive for: jiahlee
Entries by Jiah Lee
The CPUC’s Plans for an Unprecedented Building Decarbonization
A new program designed by the CPUC plans to carry out a building decarbonization spanning entire blocks, but its unprecedented nature raises questions.
Ong on Asian Surname Growth Trends in the U.S.
Asian surnames are taking the lead as the fastest-growing surnames in the country and UCLA research professor Paul Ong comments on these trends.
Shane Phillips Weighs In on San Diego’s Proposed Vacancy Tax
To bring more homes into the housing market, voters in San Diego will decide whether or not to pass a tax on non-primary homes.
Zepeda-Millán on Remembering 2006’s March for Immigrant Rights
Memories of the 2006 march for immigrant rights in Los Angeles are present today as thousands rally against the Trump administration’s policies.
Turner Weighs In on the Approaching Summer Heat
As temperatures reach record-breaking highs on the West Coast, experts from UCLA shared their concerns about the changing climate.
Wasserman on the K Line Northern Extension Project
“It’s really going to change people’s geography of L.A.,” says the UCLA Institute of Transportation Studies research expert.
How Defining a “Major Transit Stop” Can Influence Housing
The UCLA Institute of Transportation Studies investigated how defining a “major transit stop” can influence new housing in California.
Introducing Greater Shade to LA in Preparation For Upcoming World Cup
With upcoming events like the World Cup and the 2028 Olympics, L.A. is making preparations to introduce greater shade and help fans deal with the heat.
Mullin on the Creation of a Resilience District in the Palisades
The proposed creation of a resilience district for the Pacific Palisades is receiving skepticism over why they should be the first to create one.
