The UCLA Policy Forum team brings to its projects a deep understanding of the underlying policy and planning issues that affect Los Angeles and Southern California. Virtually every member of the team has advanced post-graduate education in urban planning, public policy or design, as well as the latest technical skills needed for implementing Internet projects. The UCLA Policy Forum staff brings a long-standing commitment to the topics of economic development, housing, homelessness, the environment, and community development.The following describes key projects of the UCLA Policy Forum:

Neighborhood Knowledge Los Angeles Telecommunications Information Infrastructure Assistance Program (NKLA)

Living Independently in Los Angeles Partnership Project with the Westside Center for Independent Living (LILA)

Neighborhood Knowledge California (NKCA)

Healthy City (HCHC)