Neighborhood Data for Social Change

When talking about environmental justice, we must consider why some households spend so much more on energy, how that affects their health and invest in programs to aid them.

Examining how the historic area is becoming gentrified via homebuying trends over the last decade and how an organization is promoting wealth building and homeownership for longtime residents of color.

A look at Latino majority neighborhoods in Southeast Los Angeles and how environmental quality and neighborhood access impact community health.

Recent data shows historically excluded populations, such as Black and Latino communities, have been and continue to be disproportionately targeted by the criminal justice system.

As unemployment rates rose during the pandemic, communities of color in Los Angeles struggled to pay rent and utilities.

By using the appropriate resources, investments and policies to address commuting patterns, the Slauson Corridor has the capacity to reduce congestion and air pollution, while improving the daily lives and health outcomes of its residents.

The shift brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic towards working and learning remotely has put a huge strain on digital infrastructure, especially in already underserved neighborhoods.

Investing in arts and culture is increasingly being recognized as a catalyzing force for community development.