PUBLICATIONS

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Research Brief
Author(s):

Jean Claude Iradukunda and V. Kelly Turner

Sep 2025
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Data Tool

This new tool pinpoints where shade is lacking across 360-plus U.S. cities and towns.

Author(s):

Dr. V. Kelly Turner, Lana Zimmerman, Isaac Buo, Julia Twichell

Jun 2025
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Research Brief

UCLA Luskin Center for Innovation experts use their national Shade Map to analyze U.S. shade disparities.

Author(s):

Dr. V. Kelly Turner, Lana Zimmerman, and Isaac Buo

Jun 2025
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Report

Evaluating tree benefits and care in California schoolyards for climate resilience

Author(s):

Melody Ng, Jared Coffelt

Dec 2024
Report

Join us on our journey to inform effective and equitable environmental policy

Author(s):

Luskin Center for Innovation Team

Dec 2024
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Report • Toolkit
Researcher(s): Edith de Guzman, UCLA; Members of the Los Angeles Urban Forest Equity Collective; Krystle Yu, graduate student
Oct 2024
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Journal Article
Author(s):

Scott Sheridan, Edith de Guzman, David Eisenman, David Sailor, Jonathan Parfrey, and Laurence Kalkstein

Apr 2024
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Report

Prepared by the Los Angeles Urban Forest Equity Collective
Sylmar community engagement led by: TreePeople

Author(s):

Los Angeles Urban Forest Equity Collective and TreePeople

Feb 2024
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Report

Prepared by the Los Angeles Urban Forest Equity Collective
Central Alameda community engagement led by: South LA Tree Coalition & North East Trees

Author(s):

Los Angeles Urban Forest Equity Collective, South LA Tree Coalition & North East Trees

Feb 2024
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Toolkit

Prepared by the Los Angeles Urban Forest Equity Collective

Author(s):

Primary Author: Krystle Yu, Contributing Author: Rachel O’Leary

Feb 2024
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Report
Author(s):

Primary Authors: Dana Hellman, Edith de Guzman & Rachel O’Leary
Contributing Authors: Cindy Chen, Krystle Yu & Vivek Shandas

Feb 2024
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Report

A brief, interactive summary of select environmental policy impacts in 2023

Author(s):

Luskin Center for Innovation Team

Dec 2023
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Journal Article
Author(s):

C.J. Gabbe, Jamie Suki Chang, Morayo Kamson, and Euichan Seo

Aug 2023
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Report • Toolkit

Facilitating Robust Engagement in Underserved Areas of Los Angeles County

Author(s):

Jon Christensen

Jul 2023
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Journal Article

One of the most effective ways to keep people cool is often neglected in urban planning. Cities must work to provide cover and reverse the ‘shade deserts’ common in low-income communities.

Author(s):

V. Kelly Turner, Ariane Middel, and Jennifer K. Vanos

Jul 2023
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Report

A Case Study in Pacoima, California

Author(s):

V. Kelly Turner, Ariane Middel, Morgan Rogers, Ruth Engel, Florian A. Schneider, and Zachary Van Tol

May 2023
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Policy Brief

Guidance for an Effective State Strategy

Author(s):

Colleen Callahan, Lauren Dunlap, Michelle Gallarza, Rae Spriggs, and V. Kelly Turner

May 2023
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Journal Article
Author(s):

V. Kelly Turner, Ruth Engel, and Adam Millard-Ball

Feb 2023
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Report

Actionable Research for a Sustainable Future

Researcher(s):
Jan 2023