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The 2006 survey found that a majority of Southern California residents have some degree of confidence in local government, although they have less confidence in local government’s ability to solve the problems that most affect them. Whites have more confidence than other ethnic groups do. Regionally, Inland empire residents have lost considerable confidence in local government since last year. Overall, ratings of local government performance vary by issue area, but most residents rate performance as neither adequate nor inadequate but somewhere in the middle. However there is greater polarization in opinion on government performance in 2006 than we found in 2005.

What is the SCS?

The 2006 Southern California Survey (SCS) is supported by the UCLA Ralph and Goldy Lewis Center for Regional Policy Studies and is designed to gather the views and opinions of Southern California residents on critical public policy issues in this region. The survey was developed with input from the campus and community organizations. including the UCLA Anderson School, the Los Angeles Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC), the Southern California Air Quality Management District (AQMD), and Heal the Bay. Several UCLA faculty provided valuable input: Professors J.R. DeShazo, Ed Leamer, Linwood Pendleton, Chris Thornberg and Arthur Winer.

The 2006 Survey gathered basic demographic data and covered four topical areas:

   1. Major Issues Facing the Region
   2. Efficacy of Local Government
   3. Globalization
   4. Environment

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The Lewis Center would like to thank everyone who entered the 2006 Lewis Center GIS Contest. The contest was started three years ago to promote the use of spatial analysis and geographic techniques to study Southern California planning and policy issues and has been growing steadily ever since. This year, we had an overwhelming response, and in fact, there were more entries this year than all previous years combined. Winners were chosen based on research organization and methods as well as the use of GIS to produce descriptive and analytical insight regarding the policy question.

This year's winners are:

1st place: Lori Ring (Social Welfare) - Understanding Environmental Characteristics Pertaining to Infant Abandonments and Surrenders in Los Angeles County

2nd place (tied): Adrian Leung (Urban Planning) - Geographical Barriers - New Bicycle Lanes in the Northern Los Angeles Basin

2nd place (tied): Andrea Osgood, Sandra O'Flaherty, and Lara Regus (Urban Planning) - Is Los Angeles more crowded than New York? Using GIS to compare population density in Los Angeles & New York

Honorable Mention: Veronica Saldana (Urban Planning) - Colonias in the Imperial County: Underserved and Unacknowledged Communities

*Final projects will be posted online at the end of June.

GIS Reports/Posters

On Friday, May 12th, the Lewis Center hosted a successful symposium to inaugurate the new undergraduate urban and regional studies minor to begin fall 2006. About 50 students, faculty, counselors, and departmental administrators were in attendance. The event was organized by Professors Paul Ong and Anastasia Loukaitou-Sideris and included top scholars
working on urban and regional issues.

Faculty from off-campus who also direct or chair undergraduate urban studies minors at their respective departments also participated in a pre-symposium dinner on Thursday, Math 11th, to exchange ideas about each of their programs. The lively discussion revolved around how each program started, how each is currently run, strengths and weaknesses, and visions for the future. Those attending the dinner or symposium included faculty from UCLA, UC Berkeley, UC Irvine, UC San Diego, Stanford University and USC

The new undergraduate minor will be under the direction Professor Brian D. Taylor, a faculty member in the Department of Urban Planning and Director of the Institute of Transportation Studies. Sherry Dodge will be the undergraduate counselor. For additional information about the minor, please contact Sherry Dodge at 310/206-4613 OR dodge@spa.ucla.edu .

Daily Bruin article - http://www.dailybruin.ucla.edu/news/articles.asp?id=37166

Story by Stan Paul

Goldy Lewis, longtime supporter of the Ralph and Goldy Lewis Center for Regional Policy Studies, died March 14. She was 84.

Lewis and her late husband Ralph Lewis founded Lewis Homes in the 1950s and in the following decades built thousands of homes throughout Southern California. The Lewis Center was established in 1988 with a $5 million endowment from the couple. Ralph Lewis passed away in 2001.

“One of my greatest pleasures was the opportunity to meet Goldy Lewis,” said Paul Ong, current director of the Lewis Center. “She was warm and gracious, and her support of the Lewis Center has enabled UCLA to tackle many of Southern California’s pressing problems as well as train a new generation who would make her proud. She will be missed.”

The Lewis Center was established to promote the study, understanding and solution of regional policy issues, with special reference to Southern California, including problems of the environment, urban design, housing, community and neighborhood dynamics, transportation and economic development. It is a focus of interdisciplinary activities, involving numerous faculty members and graduate students from many schools and departments at UCLA. It also fosters links with researchers at other California universities and research institutes on issues of relevance to regional policy.

A 2005 survey sponsored by the UCLA Ralph and Goldy Lewis Center for Regional Policy Studies found that a majority of Southern California residents have some degree of confidence in their local government, although they have less confidence in local government’s ability to solve the problems that most affect them. Whites and Latinos have more confidence than other ethnic groups and Los Angeles County residents have less confidence in local government than residents of other areas of Southern California. Ratings of local government performance vary by issue area, but overall residents seem to rate performance as neither adequate nor inadequate but somewhere in the middle.

More details on Southern California residents’ confidence in their local government can be found in SCS Fact Sheet no. 15.

What is the SCS?

The Southern California Survey gathers information on the views and opinions of residents on critical public policy issues in this region. The survey was developed by the Lewis Center with input from the campus and community organizations. The 2005 survey gathered basic demographic data and covered seven topical areas, and was conducted by the Social Science Research Center at California State University Fullerton in English and Spanish during the months of January and February 2005 using random digit dialing. For the sample of 1,544 in Southern California, the margin of error is +/- 2.6%. Technical information on the survey can be found at http://lewis.spa.ucla.edu.

Other SCS Fact Sheets

Previous issues of the SCS Fact Sheet have covered topics on the Economy, Community Engagement, Trust, Smart Growth, the Poor, Museum Attendance, Earthquakes, Terrorism, Congestion, Transit, Hybrid Cars, Housing, and Major Problems facing Southern California.

Contact information: 310.206.0573, 310.206.4417, or lewisctr@spa.ucla.edu

Information is embargoed until Monday, July 11, 2005.

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According to a 2005 survey sponsored by the UCLA Ralph and Goldy Lewis Center for Regional Policy Studies, Los Angeles County residents mention transportation, the economy, crime, education, and housing as the most important problems in the region. Transportation was by far the most cited concern, both overall and across demographic groups. Respondents who cited these top problems were more likely than others to indicate that local officials’ performance in improving the problem was inadequate.

More details on Los Angeles County residents’ perceptions of the most important regional problems can be found in SCS Fact Sheet no. 14.

What is the SCS?

The Southern California Survey gathers information on the views and opinions of residents on critical public policy issues in this region. The survey was developed by the Lewis Center with input from the campus and community organizations. The 2005 survey gathered basic demographic data and covered seven topical areas, and was conducted by the Social Science Research Center at California State University Fullerton in English and Spanish during the months of January and February 2005 using random digit dialing. For the sample of 1,544 in Southern California, the margin of error is +/- 2.6%. Technical information on the survey can be found at http://lewis.spa.ucla.edu.

Other SCS Fact Sheets

Previous issues of the SCS Fact Sheet have covered topics on the Economy, Community Engagement, Trust, Smart Growth, the Poor, Museum Attendance, Earthquakes, Terrorism, Congestion, Transit, Hybrid Cars, and Housing. Next week the Lewis Center will release the final SCS Fact Sheet. Issue no. 15. will look at perceptions of Southern California local government.

Contact information: 310.206.0573, 310.206.4417, or lewisctr@spa.ucla.edu

Information is embargoed until Thursday, June 30, 2005.

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Southern California’s Housing Affordability Problem

Over the last five years, the housing market in Southern California has remained very dynamic with a significant number of households changing residence, but high and rapidly increasing housing prices have created barriers to home ownership. A 2005 survey sponsored by the UCLA Ralph and Goldy Lewis Center for Regional Policy Studies found that nearly two-fifths of the residents in this region have encountered difficulties in finding affordable housing while actively looking for housing. Moreover, a majority of the residents do not believe that local government is doing enough to provide affordable housing.

More details on Southern California’s housing affordability problem can be found in SCS Fact Sheet no. 13 .

What is the SCS?

The Southern California Survey gathers information on the views and opinions of residents on critical public policy issues in this region. The survey was developed by the Lewis Center with input from campus and community organizations. The 2005 survey gathered basic demographic data and covered seven topical areas, and was conducted by the Social Science Research Center at California State University Fullerton in English and Spanish during the months of January and February 2005 using random digit dialing. For the sample of 1,544 in Southern California, the margin of error is +/- 2.6%. Technical information on the survey can be found at http://lewis.spa.ucla.edu.

Other SCS Fact Sheets

Previous issues of the SCS Fact Sheet have covered topics on the Economy, Community Engagement, Trust, Smart Growth, the Poor, Museum Attendance, Earthquakes, Hybrid Cars, Terrorism, Traffic Congestion, Public Transit, and Major Problems in Southern California. Over the next few weeks, the Lewis Center will release additional issues of the SCS Fact Sheet covering topics related to Government Efficacy and other critical issues. Issue no. 14 will focus on respondents’ perceptions of the major problems in Los Angeles County.

Contact information: 310.206.0573, 310.206.4417, or lewisctr@spa.ucla.edu

Information is embargoed until Tuesday, June 21, 2005.

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Transportation, Economy, and Education Top So Cal Problems

Southern California is in many ways an attractive place to live, with weather, quality of life, and amenities being the biggest draws. However, a 2005 survey sponsored by the UCLA Ralph and Goldy Lewis Center for Regional Policy Studies found that despite these positive features, residents still do have some serious concerns. Residents indicated that transportation, the economy, education, crime, and housing were the most important problems in the region. Transportation was, by far, the most cited concern, both overall and across demographic groups.

More details on Southern California residents’ top concerns can be found in SCS Fact Sheet no. 12.

What is the SCS?

The Southern California Survey gathers information on the views and opinions of residents on critical public policy issues in this region. The survey was developed by the Lewis Center with input from campus and community organizations. The 2005 survey gathered basic demographic data and covered seven topical areas, and was conducted by the Social Science Research Center at California State University Fullerton in English and Spanish during the months of January and February 2005 using random digit dialing. For the sample of 1,544 in Southern California, the margin of error is +/- 2.6%. Technical information on the survey can be found at http://lewis.spa.ucla.edu.

Other SCS Fact Sheets

Previous issues of the SCS Fact Sheet have covered topics on the Economy, Community Engagement, Trust, Smart Growth, the Poor, Museum Attendance, Earthquakes, Hybrid Cars, Terrorism, Traffic Congestion, and Public Transit. Over the next two months, the Lewis Center will release additional issues of the SCS Fact Sheet covering topics related to Government Efficacy and other critical issues. Issue no. 13 will focus on Housing in the region.

Contact information: 310.206.0573, 310.206.4417, or lewisctr@spa.ucla.edu

Information is embargoed until Thursday, June 15, 2005.

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Barriers to Transit Use

A 2005 survey sponsored by the UCLA Ralph and Goldy Lewis Center for Regional Policy Studies found that, in general, public transit is underutilized. Ridership on public transportation accounts for only a very small fraction of all trips, with utilization varying systematically with economic and demographic characteristics. People do not use mass transit more often because it offers only limited service and geographic coverage. Overcoming these barriers will be challenging.

More details on low public transit ridership can be found in SCS Fact Sheet no. 11.

What is the SCS?

The Southern California Survey gathers information on the views and opinions of residents on critical public policy issues in this region. The survey was developed by the Lewis Center with input from campus and community organizations. The 2005 survey gathered basic demographic data and covered seven topical areas, and was conducted by the Social Science Research Center at California State University Fullerton in English and Spanish during the months of January and February 2005 using random digit dialing. For the sample of 1,544 in Southern California, the margin of error is +/- 2.6%. Technical information on the survey can be found at http://lewis.spa.ucla.edu.

Other SCS Fact Sheets

Previous issues of the SCS Fact Sheet have covered topics on the Economy, Community Engagement, Trust, Smart Growth, the Poor, Museum Attendance, Earthquakes, Hybrid Cars, Terrorism, and Traffic Congestion. Over the next three months, the Lewis Center will release additional issues of the SCS Fact Sheet covering topics related to Housing, Government Efficacy, and other critical issues. Issue no. 12 will focus on Major Problems in the region.

Information is embargoed until Thursday, June 9, 2005.

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Perceptions of Congestion Not Universal

According to a 2005 survey sponsored by the UCLA Ralph and Goldy Lewis Center for Regional Policy Studies, Southern California residents perceive traffic congestion as one of the most pressing daily inconveniences. Delays on freeways and streets impose a cost on residents in terms of lost time, higher fuel bills, and greater air pollution. The problem is not unique to this region, but Southern California has more than its share. Key findings from the survey are that a majority frequently encounter delays while driving. The perception of the problem varies with economic and demographic characteristics, and most find government action wanting in terms of improving transportation.

More details on the public’s perceptions of traffic congestion can be found in SCS Fact Sheet no. 10.

What is the SCS?

The Southern California Survey gathers information on the views and opinions of residents on critical public policy issues in this region. The survey was developed by the Lewis Center with input from campus and community organizations. The 2005 survey gathered basic demographic data and covered seven topical areas, and was conducted by the Social Science Research Center at California State University Fullerton in English and Spanish during the months of January and February 2005 using random digit dialing. For the sample of 1,544 in Southern California, the margin of error is +/- 2.6%. Technical information on the survey can be found at http://lewis.spa.ucla.edu.

Other SCS Fact Sheets

Previous issues of the SCS Fact Sheet have covered topics on the Economy, Community Engagement, Trust, Smart Growth, the Poor, Museum Attendance, Earthquakes, Hybrid Cars, and Terrorism. Over the next three months, the Lewis Center will release additional issues of the SCS Fact Sheet covering topics related to Housing, Government Efficacy, and other critical issues. Issue no. 11 will focus on Transit in the region.

Contact information: 310.206.0573, 310.206.4417, or lewisctr@spa.ucla.edu

Information is embargoed until Thursday, June 2, 2005.

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Terrorism Concern High in Southern California

According to a 2005 survey sponsored by the UCLA Ralph and Goldy Lewis Center for Regional Policy Studies, Southern Californians are more concerned about the likelihood of a terrorist attack than are Americans in general. A majority of Southern California residents believe it is likely that there will be at least one act of terrorism in the region in the next two years. Certain groups do appear to be more worried about the prospect of an attack than others. Overall, residents are fairly satisfied with their local officials’ preparedness for a terrorist attack.

More details on the public’s perceptions of the risk of terrorism and terrorism preparedness can be found in SCS Fact Sheet no. 9.

What is the SCS?
The Southern California Survey gathers information on the views and opinions of residents on critical public policy issues in this region. The survey was developed by the Lewis Center with input from the campus and community organizations. The 2005 survey gathered basic demographic data and covered seven topical areas, and was conducted by the Social Science Research Center at California State University Fullerton in English and Spanish during the months of January and February 2005 using random digit dialing. For the sample of 1,544 in Southern California, the margin of error is +/- 2.6%. Technical information on the survey can be found at http://lewis.spa.ucla.edu.

Other SCS Fact Sheets
Previous issues of the SCS Fact Sheet have covered topics on the Economy, Community Engagement, Trust, Smart Growth, the Poor, Museum Attendance, Earthquakes, and Hybrid Cars. Over the next three months, the Lewis Center will release additional issues of the SCS Fact Sheet covering topics related to Transportation, Housing, Government Efficacy, and other critical issues. Issue no. 10 will focus on Traffic Congestion in the region.

Information is embargoed until Thursday, May 26, 2005.

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So Cal Residents Expect Major Quake in Next Five Years

According to a 2005 survey sponsored by the UCLA Ralph and Goldy Lewis Center for Regional Policy Studies, over three quarters of Southern California residents think it is likely that we will have a major earthquake in the next five years. This level of concern cuts across demographic groups. However, most Southern California residents have confidence in their local government’s ability to respond quickly and effectively in the aftermath of a major earthquake. More details on the public’s perceptions of earthquake risk and earthquake preparedness can be found in SCS Fact Sheet no. 8.

What is the SCS?
The Southern California Survey gathers information on the views and opinions of residents on critical public policy issues in this region. The survey was developed by the Lewis Center with input from the campus and community organizations. The 2005 survey gathered basic demographic data and covered seven topical areas, and was conducted by the Social Science Research Center at California State University Fullerton in English and Spanish during the months of January and February 2005 using random digit dialing. For the sample of 1,544 in Southern California, the margin of error is +/- 2.6%. Technical information on the survey can be found at http://lewis.spa.ucla.edu.

Other SCS Fact Sheets
Previous issues of the SCS Fact Sheet have covered topics on the Economy, Community Engagement, Trust, Smart Growth, the Poor, Museum Attendance, and Hybrid Cars. Over the next three months, the Lewis Center will release additional issues of the SCS Fact Sheet covering topics related to Terrorism, Transportation, Housing, and other critical issues. Issue no. 9 will focus on concerns about Terrorism in the region.

Information is embargoed until Thursday, May 19, 2005.

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Museum Attendance Shifts

According to a 2005 survey sponsored by the UCLA Ralph and Goldy Lewis Center for Regional Policy Studies, there has been a major shift in art and cultural museum attendance in recent years. The survey found that 48% of Southern California residents attended a museum in the last year, similar to the figure in 1984. However, there were significant changes in attendance among different groups. The proportion of Latinos and low-income residents who attended a museum dropped in the past 20 years, while the proportion of older residents attending museums rose. More details on the public’s opinion on attendance at art and cultural museums can be found in SCS Fact Sheet no. 7.

What is the SCS?
The Southern California Survey gathers information on the views and opinions of residents on critical public policy issues in this region. The survey was developed by the Lewis Center with input from the campus and community organizations. The 2005 survey gathered basic demographic data and covered seven topical areas, and was conducted by the Social Science Research Center at California State University Fullerton in English and Spanish during the months of January and February 2005 using random digit dialing. For the sample of 1,544 in Southern California, the margin of error is +/- 2.6%. Technical information on the survey can be found at http://lewis.spa.ucla.edu.

Other SCS Fact Sheets
Previous issues of the SCS Fact Sheet have covered topics on the economy, community engagement, trust, smart growth, the poor, and hybrid cars. Over the next three months, the Lewis Center will release additional issues of the SCS Fact Sheet covering topics related to terrorism, traffic congestion, transit usage, housing, government performance, and other critical issues. Issue no. 8 will focus on earthquake concerns. Contact information: 310.206.0573, 310.206.4417, or lewisctr@spa.ucla.edu.

Information is embargoed until Thursday, May 12, 2005.

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Residents Say Local Government Does Not Do Enough for the Poor;
High Interest in Hybrid Cars

According to a 2005 survey sponsored by the UCLA Ralph and Goldy Lewis Center for Regional Policy Studies, a majority of Southern California residents believe that local governments are not doing enough for the poor. The majority of those who believe government is not doing enough also state that local government is doing an inadequate job in the areas of education and housing. This opinion is held by most demographic groups.

The survey also found that a significant minority of residents are willing to pay more for a hybrid car, which combines gasoline and electric motors to increase fuel mileage and reduce air pollution. Willingness to pay more varies by income and ethnicity. Commuters and those with environmental concerns were also more likely to pay the additional cost for a hybrid car. More details on the public’s opinion on hybrid cars and local government’s efforts on behalf of the poor can be found in SCS Fact Sheet no. 5 and SCS Fact Sheet no. 6.

What is the SCS?
The Southern California Survey gathers information on the views and opinions of residents on critical public policy issues in this region. The survey was developed by the Lewis Center with input from the campus and community organizations. The 2005 survey gathered basic demographic data and covered seven topical areas, and was conducted by the Social Science Research Center at California State University Fullerton in English and Spanish during the months of January and February 2005 using random digit dialing. For the sample of 1,544 in Southern California, the margin of error is +/- 2.6%. Technical information on the survey can be found at http://lewis.spa.ucla.edu .

Still to Come….
Over the next three months, the Lewis Center will release additional issues of the SCS Fact Sheet covering topics related to transportation, housing, earthquakes, terrorism, poverty, and other critical issues. Issue no. 7 will focus on art and cultural museum attendance.

Contact information: 310.206.0573, 310.206.4417, or lewisctr@spa.ucla.edu

Information is embargoed until Thursday, May 5, 2005.

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Residents Less Trusting Than Rest of Nation;
Opposition To Mixed-Use and Dense Development is Strong

According to a 2005 survey sponsored by the UCLA Ralph and Goldy Lewis Center for Regional Policy Studies, only a minority of Southern Californians are generally trusting of other people. Only 39 percent of Southern California residents stated that they generally trust others, which is a lower percentage than other surveys have found for the nation as a whole. The Southern California Survey (SCS) finds that trust is related to community engagement and confidence in local government, and that it varies by socioeconomic and demographic characteristics.

The Southern California Survey also found resistance to key components of Smart Growth, which uses dense housing development and more mixed-use development to alleviate traffic, housing and pollution problems. The Survey finds that Southern Californians are fairly split when asked if they would support a multi-unit apartment development two blocks from their home, but those who are opposed feel more strongly than those who would support it. A significant majority also stated that they would be opposed to a large commercial retail development close to home. Most importantly, a sizeable majority of homeowners, higher income households, voters, and established residents oppose these projects.

More details on the public’s opinion on Trust and Development opposition can be found in SCS Fact Sheet no. 3 and SCS Fact Sheet no. 4.

What is the SCS?

The Southern California Survey gathers information on the views and opinions of residents on critical public policy issues in this region. The survey was developed by the Lewis Center with input from the campus and community organizations. The 2005 survey gathered basic demographic data and covered seven topical areas, and was conducted by the Social Science Research Center at California State University Fullerton in English and Spanish during the months of January and February 2005 using random digit dialing. For the sample of 1,544 in Southern California, the margin of error is +/- 2.6%. Technical information on the survey can be found at http://lewis.spa.ucla.edu .

Still to Come….

Over the next three months, the Lewis Center will release additional issues of the SCS Fact Sheet covering topics related to transportation, housing, earthquakes, terrorism, poverty, and other critical issues. Issue no. 5 will focus on hybrid vehicles and Issue no. 6 will focus on opinions about whether local government has done enough to help the poor.

Information is embargoed until Thursday, April 28, 2005.

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Details

According to a 2005 survey sponsored by the UCLA Ralph and Goldy Lewis Center for Regional Policy Studies, many Southern California residents are pessimistic about the current state of the regional economy. A majority of those with an opinion stated that Southern California is economically in “Bad Times.” Assessments vary by demographic and economic groups. Minorities and lower income residents are more pessimistic. There is also good news. Overall most believe that the region's economy is healthier than the rest of the nation and that it will get better or at least stay the same in the future.

The Southern California Survey (SCS) also finds that a majority of residents are engaged in their community. Most residents have been involved in at least one of three activities (contacting an elected official, participating in neighborhood meetings, and volunteering), with a quarter of residents showing a high level of participation. Those with higher education and income are much more engaged than others. Whites are also more engaged than other ethnic groups, although differences decrease significantly after adjusting for socioeconomic status.

More details on the public’s opinion on the economy and the level of community engagement can be found in SCS Fact Sheet no. 1 and SCS Fact Sheet no. 2.

What is the SCS?

The Southern California Survey gathers information on the views and opinions of residents on critical public policy issues in this region. The survey was developed by the Lewis Center with input from the campus and community organizations. The 2005 survey gathered basic demographic data and covered seven topical areas, and was conducted by the Social Science Research Center at California State University Fullerton in English and Spanish during the months of January and February 2005 using random digit dialing. For the sample of 1,544 in Southern California, the margin of error is +/- 2.6%. Technical information on the survey can be found at http://lewis.spa.ucla.edu.

Still to Come….

Over the next three months, the Lewis Center will release additional issues of the SCS Fact Sheet covering topics related to transportation, housing, earthquakes, terrorism, poverty, and other critical issues. Issue no. 3 will focus on whether residents are trusting, and Issue no. 4 will focus on support and opposition to urban development.

Contact information: 310.206.0573, 310.206.4417, or lewisctr@spa.ucla.edu

Information is embargoed until Thursday, April 21, 2005.

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Forms and detailed information >>

Deadline: November 29, 2004 by 5PM.

The Los Angeles County Museum of Art, The Museum of Contemporary Art, the Japanese American National Museum, the Skirball Cultural Center, and the Museum of Tolerance participated in this study because of their commitment to serve the region’s diverse communities. This report contributes to this effort by providing a geographic perspective on neighborhood-level usage patterns and by suggesting ways the arts and cultural community can continue to diversify its base of support and visitation.