The LABC Institute supports independent academic research on Southern California’s most pressing challenges.
our latest Survey
LABC Institute Survey on Housing Supply and Affordability
April 2026
New Poll finds L.A. Voters Overwhelmingly Support Faster Rental Housing Construction
Housing & Homelessness
Examining LA’s housing and affordability crisis to inform effective action
Report
Tackling the Housing Crisis: Streamlining to Increase Housing Production in Los Angeles
In partnership with the UCLA Ziman Center for Real Estate
Report
Models for Scaling LACAHSA
Proven Finance Models for Maximizing Affordable Housing Production and Preservation
Study
An Agenda for Equity-Centered Clean Transportation
in partnership with UCLA
Sustainability
Exploring pathways to long-term resilience and economic opportunity
Economic Development
Understanding inclusive growth that can power L.A.’s future
Project
Compete4LA
A first-of-its-kind database of small businesses throughout L.A. County