UCLA to lead the new Center of Excellence for Heat Resilient CommunitiesPicture by Tambako the Jaguar

UCLA to lead the new Center of Excellence for Heat Resilient Communities

LCI receives a first-of-its-kind federal grant to help protect communities from heat dangers
Pile of Newspapers

Downsizing local news contributes to crumbling infrastructure

Study co-authored by LCI faculty director links local journalism with voter support for investments critical for climate resilience

Climate resilience panels drew crowds at UCLA Luskin Summit

LCI and civic partners shared lessons on cooling strategies and community-led climate action
A bus ad created for the 2023 HeatSafeLA campaign

Effectively communicating about heat risk requires deep community engagement

To reach heat-impacted communities, LCI report recommends heat communicators combine outreach strategies into targeted campaigns

LCI researchers draft policy briefs to address on-property plumbing issues

Supporting Los Angeles residents’ trust in tap water quality

Tap Water Quality and Distrust in Los Angeles County

Strategies to address premise plumbing