In this brief, CNK researchers analyze the trends, ownership patterns and geographic distribution of single family home (SFH) rentals in San Joaquin County and Stockton. The rise of SFH rentals since the foreclosure crisis (approximately from late 2007 to 2014) has been a major concern to many community groups in low-income neighborhoods because of the […]
This report documents UCLA Center for Neighborhood Knowledge’s development of a statewide database and data/mapping portal that displays census-tract level information related to transportation disparities. The selected indicators are based on the existing literature and previous research on the causes, characteristics, and consequences of transportation inequality. The project covers vehicle ownership, public transit, active transportation, […]
With the AAPI Civic Engagement Fund, we at CNK are thrilled to announce the recent launch of Movement Hub! Movement Hub is aimed to connect communities with relevant resources and amplify the grassroots efforts of activists and organizations nationwide. The Hub currently houses curated resources for AAPI organizers, activists, and community members and is intended […]
CNK Director Paul Ong was recently featured in an NBC News article about challenges facing Asian American communities during the pandemic. One study co-authored by Ong found that Asian-owned businesses were hit the hardest during the pandemic due to halts in customer-facing operations as well as increased racism. To better support lower-income and underrepresented Asian American […]
This report examines if and to what extent state-level transportation departments in four states incorporate race and equity considerations into transportation planning technical analyses and modeling practices, particularly for long-range transportation plans, and how such equity-infused practices can be improved. The research team from UCLA CNK, ITS, and the Luskin Center for Innovation. examined relevant […]
A KQED article featured new research from the UCLA Center for Neighborhood Knowledge on the rising incidence of anti-Asian hate crimes. CNK collaborated with the California-based coalition Stop AAPI Hate to produce a report based on the findings of a national survey of Asian American and Pacific Islander employees. Those surveyed reported alarmingly high rates […]
The COVID-19 pandemic has renewed concerns about social and structural factors related to health disparities, including those related to HIV. The HIV Prevalence and COVID-19 Vulnerabilities Mapping Tool was developed to better understand geographic health and social disparities related to persons living with HIV/AIDs. This tool was created by the UCLA Center for Neighborhood Knowledge in […]
The COVID-19 pandemic has had enormous economic and social impacts. The pandemic also created social problems, particularly the rise of anti-Asian hate. Restaurants and shops in Chinatown were among the first to feel the effects, with owners witnessing a decline as early as February 2020. The origins of the pandemic and anti-Asian racism were very […]
The U.S. Census Bureau conducts an enumeration of the population every decade. This information is compiled to assist local officials in the redrawing of political boundaries in response to population changes to ensure that electoral districts are equal in population size. While the goal for every decennial census is a complete and accurate count, it […]
This Child Data and Mapping Portal is designed to provide stakeholders in South Los Angeles with information about the socioeconomic status of young children and their neighborhoods. The portal helps empower community members by providing insights that inform, focus, and sharpen their advocacy on behalf of children with the goal of improving their future. The […]