Elevators in the U.S. and Canada cost 3–5 times as much as elevators in other high-income countries. Stephen Smith explains why, and how our well-intentioned elevator standards make cities less safe and accessible. The post Episode 98: Elevators with Stephen Smith (Incentives Series pt. 2) appeared first on UCLA Lewis Center for Regional Policy Studies.| UCLA Lewis Center for Regional Policy Studies
We discuss Michael's recent book, Building for People, with a focus on single-stair building code reform and eco-district redevelopment.| UCLA Lewis Center for Regional Policy Studies
Vincent Reina, a professor in the Department of City and Regional Planning at the University of Pennsylvania, discusses his recent research on a new pilot program giving tenants direct cash assistance rather than a regular housing voucher. The post Episode 96: Direct-to-Tenant Rent Assistance with Vincent Reina appeared first on UCLA Lewis Center for Regional Policy Studies.| UCLA Lewis Center for Regional Policy Studies
We're asking for listener questions to celebrate our 100th episode(!!) and ideas for a Housing Voice book club. Send 'em to shanephillips@ucla.edu.| UCLA Lewis Center for Regional Policy Studies
Seattle’s low-rise multifamily zones have produced more than 20,000 townhomes over the past 30 years. Tobias Peter discusses the impacts on affordability, homeownership, and more — including lessons for other cities. The post Episode 95: Low-Rise Multifamily with Tobias Peter appeared first on UCLA Lewis Center for Regional Policy Studies.| UCLA Lewis Center for Regional Policy Studies
Notre Dame's Rob Collinson talks about housing vouchers and how his research has already helped shape policy reforms across the U.S.| UCLA Lewis Center for Regional Policy Studies
For people with disabilities, ride-hailing services like Uber and Lyft can be a lifeline or a pain—or both. Abigail Cochran shares what she learned from individuals with disabilities about what’s working and what’s not.| UCLA Lewis Center for Regional Policy Studies
Shared micromobility programs have exploded in recent years, but the benefits aren't shared evenly. How are cities are incorporating equity?| UCLA Lewis Center for Regional Policy Studies
We often talk about residential segregation by race or income, but we rarely talk about it in the literal sense—as in segregation of residences.| UCLA Lewis Center for Regional Policy Studies
Black households receive a disproportionate share of rent assistance. We discuss how policies favoring white homeowners helped create the disparity.| UCLA Lewis Center for Regional Policy Studies
