The Downside of ‘Managed Retreat’ in Wildfire Zones
Reducing the threat of wildfire requires land management, not just relocating residents farther from hazardous areas, UCLA Luskin’s Liz Koslov says.
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Community-Driven Climate Action Spurs Economic Benefits
New reports from UCLA document how state investments in Transformative Climate Communities reap financial wins for households, workers and the local economy.
Protecting Transit Riders, Serving the Unhoused
Research by UCLA Luskin’s Anastasia Loukaitou-Sideris aims to help agencies identify the most effective strategies for connecting homeless riders with the services they need.
On U.S. Cities’ Reluctance to Embrace ‘Congestion Pricing’
International cities that have implemented the systems have found that residents like it once they see the benefits, UCLA Luskin’s Michael Manville says.
Extreme Heat’s Rising Toll on Public Health
UCLA Luskin’s V. Kelly Turner weighs in on the rise in life-threatening heat-related conditions and, in California, a ballot measure to take climate action.
Understanding Europe’s Political Turmoil
The Berggruen Governance Index’s new assessment of government capacity and accountability helps explain the electoral upheaval in France and Britain.
A Deepening Political Divide Over Clean Energy Investments
Survey shows declining GOP support for electric vehicles and renewable power, but UCLA’s Megan Mullin sees signs that benefits of climate investment may outweigh partisan politics.
Tearing Down Barriers to Homeownership
UCLA Luskin’s José Loya says overcoming discrimination in the mortgage industry can help secure the future of individual families and entire neighborhoods.
Subway or Monorail? LA Metro Weighs Options for Easing Congestion
UCLA Luskin’s Jacob Wasserman explains pros and cons of competing alternatives to bring relief to commuters in Sepulveda Corridor.
Leadership Transition at UCLA Institute of Transportation Studies After more than two decades guiding research center's growth, Brian Taylor hands reins to Adam Millard-Ball
After more than two decades guiding research center’s growth, Brian Taylor hands reins to Adam Millard-Ball.
