Building resilient utilities: UCLA issues report on key water and power infrastructure needs

Smart meters and undergrounding power lines are among promising innovations in addressing climate and fire risks.

Who manages your water in Southern California and why it matters

New UCLA Atlas reveals fragmented water governance has unequal impacts on affordability, quality and resilience.

UCLA to help inform California’s residential water use policy implementation

A multi-university team evaluates impacts on water supply, wastewater, recycled water, and affordability.

Los Angeles households can save on bills when they go electric

A new UCLA tool illustrates potential savings across household types and upgrade scenarios.

Luskin Center for Innovation experts uplift the work of about 50 students a year

Our 2025 students shine with research opportunities and mentorship.

Local climate champions build a resilient future during tumultuous times

UCLA Luskin Center for Innovation reports on Transformative Climate Communities' accomplishments and personal stories of impact.

L.A.’s fiercest rivals — USC and UCLA — team up to cool the region ahead of 2028

ShadeLA aims to expand urban tree canopy and shade infrastructure, building heat resilience for Angelenos.

Beyond shade: UCLA researchers improve radiant cooling to make outdoor temperatures feel cooler

The approach uses low-cost, scalable, transparent and infrared-reflective surfaces and hydronic panels.

UCLA experts guide commission’s L.A. fire recovery and rebuilding recommendations

Led by the Luskin Center for Innovation, more than 40 scholars contributed their expertise to the independent commission, which issued its final recommendations today.

Turning data into dialogue: Luskin Center for Innovation-inspired art exhibit brings shade equity to life

Roots of Cool: A Celebration of Trees and Shade in a Warming World, a new exhibition running from July 12 to October 12 at Descanso Gardens, brings shade equity to life through a multisensory art experience.