Studying Housing Affordability and Transportation Equity in the LA Region
Housed at the UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs, the Lewis Center for Regional Policy Studies is committed to addressing the pressing policy and planning issues in Greater Los Angeles. The center aims to generate knowledge and action around the critical issues of housing affordability and transportation equity, with an emphasis on how these areas intersect to shape the quality of life for all residents.
Recent Research
The Mobility Wallet pilot in Los Angeles gave low-income residents $150/month for transportation, improving access, reducing stress, and enhancing quality of life and connection.
Comparing L.A.’s two primary mobility assistance programs: the Mobility Wallet pilot and Metro’s LIFE program, which provides 20 free transit rides.
This research links Measure ULA to an 18% drop in multifamily housing production in Los Angeles, estimating 1,900+ fewer units annually since its implementation.
This report analyzes Measure ULA, a real estate transfer tax approved by L.A. voters in 2022. The analysis reveals reduced high-end real estate transactions, particularly non-single family properties, potentially hindering housing production, revitalization, and property tax revenue in Los Angeles.
