OUR VISION
Equitable access to urban nature that supports wellbeing and climate resilience
OUR APPROACH
Our work uses a research-to-implementation approach to understand the challenges and identify and implement viable solutions. We engage with policy decision-makers, communities, and nonprofit organizations to inform programs that advance urban greening equitably and sustainably.
“Partnership with the Luskin Center for Innovation has infused our work in South LA and other under-resourced communities with a robust science and policy direction. Our collaboration uses a holistic approach to bring change that is equitable and lasting, in neighborhoods that have long been at the frontlines of environmental justice.”
— Aaron Thomas and Carlos Moran, North East Trees
EXPERTS
Edith B. de Guzman, Cooperative Extension Specialist
V. Kelly Turner, Associate Director
Gregory Pierce, Senior Director
No items found
No items found
Lana Zimmerman, Project Manager
Zach Wampler, Project Coordinator
NEWS
What does it mean to be too hot, a TEDxUCLA talk
V. Kelly Turner explores how extreme heat is reshaping everyday life
Descanso Gardens
A message of shade and hope
New research shows overwhelmingly positive outlook on climate action among visitors to tree- and shade-themed art exhibition
MEDIA COVERAGE
In the Hot Seat with Dr. Kelly Turner (Shade in the UK)
SoCal has had ‘so many heat waves,’ but this next one is a doozy: What to know (Los Angeles Times)
