Celebrating our impact in 2022

Meet our new faculty director and explore our actionable research for a sustainable future in our new Impact Report
Edward Rendon Park, Austin. Photo by Cesar Garza / Flickr

Federal park funding reaches underserved communities — but more can be done

Research from UCLA and The Wilderness Society finds that with a few key improvements, federal park funds can bring outdoor recreation to more communities
Edward Rendon Park, Austin. Photo by Cesar Garza / Flickr

Realizing Park Equity

An Evaluation of the National Park Service’s Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program
Collaborators celebrate the unveiling of a new bus shelter in Oasis, California

New shade shelter prototype aims to keep transit riders cool

Community-driven research strives to prevent heat-related illnesses

Meet Ariana Hernandez and Elena Hernandez, our newest team members

Join us in welcoming them to the Luskin Center for Innovation team!

Ariana Hernandez

Making Park Equity Real

An Evaluation of the Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program
A focus group member's illustrations of water include a glass of water, a flower in a vase, and a person showering.

San Joaquin Valley tap water trust

Human Right to Water Solutions Lab researchers and collaborators spoke with residents in the San Joaquin Valley about their trust in tap water.

Unpaid Utility Bills Are Disproportionately Piling Up in L.A.’s Communities of Color

Between 25% and 30% of Angelenos have unpaid energy and water bills, with debts unevenly impacting Black, Latino, and low-income neighborhoods.

Keeping the Lights and Water On

COVID-19 and Utility Debt in Los Angeles' Communities of Color