Engaging the city through design research and education.
What we do
Mission
cityLAB explores the challenges facing the 21st century metropolis through research and design, expanding the possibilities for cities to grow more livably, sustainably, and equitably.
Who we are
People
cityLAB functions thanks to a group of researchers, academics, faculty, students, community members, public citizens, muses, and sponsors. Learn more about the people behind cityLAB.
Where we’ve been
Portfolio Overview
Rather than a list of projects, the cityLAB portfolio contains a series of ongoing investigations that manifest in mulfiple forms, such as research, publication, policy, exhibition, and prototype.
What we teach
Education
cityLAB finds its place in the public academy, UCLA, allowing it to engage a variety of educational endeavors, such as the Urban Humanities Initiative. Every cityLAB project is a mentoring experience.