UCLA Luskin Day at Los Angeles City Hall Returns
City Councilmember Nithya Raman hosts graduate students in public policy, social welfare and urban planning on a day focused on the government’s response to homelessness.
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Exploring Impact of COVID-19 on Urban Mobility
University of California scholars assess the pandemic’s impact on transportation in the metropolis, including whether altered patterns are likely to persist.
Creating More Inclusive Cities Through Just Urban Design
New collection of writings by city planners, sociologists, anthropologists, architects and landscape architects reveals a reinvigorated role for urban designers.
Hill on Rejecting Hustle Culture for Radical Self-Care
“We are people, we are not personal brands, so we have needs that relate to community, food, water and rest,” says the assistant professor of public policy and sociology.
Social Welfare at 75 Field Training Is the Heart of the Program
The Social Welfare program at UCLA was founded in 1947, and the department is hosting celebratory events this academic year, culminating May 6 with an on-campus gala.
Matute on Debate Over Transportation and Climate Goals in California
UCLA Luskin ITS deputy director says change in development patterns necessary element of climate strategy.
Tilly on Costco’s Labor Policy
Union workers ratified a national contract with the big-box retailer, but it still faces pressure from competitors, inflationary prices, worker expenses and labor shortages.
Anheier on Charitable Giving for 2023
Before donating, watch out for red flags including websites that are not transparent, blatant overpromising on results and not having diverse boards.
Roy on Cold Exposure Deaths of Unhoused People in L.A.
Director of UCLA Institute on Inequality and Democracy comments on hypothermia fatalities in L.A. County.
Research Finds Homeless Students Understudied and Overlooked
Case study of two California school districts identifies need for policies and practices that explicitly address issues of poverty, homelessness and injustice.
