LMU CURes Tree Canopy Map Viewer

Trees and LMU banners line a sidewalk

We are thrilled to announce the availability of two high-resolution interactive maps of the tree canopy cover for Los Angeles County. These maps allow users to assess existing conditions and … Read more

LMU CURes Addresses Racial Injustice

The traumatic events of the past three months have left us shaken and heartbroken at Loyola Marymount University’s Center for Urban Resilience. The COVID-19 pandemic, coupled with the subsequent economic … Read more

Red, White, and Green

Happy Fourth of July from the CURes Team! We wanted to provide you with some environmental talking points to share in conversation with your family and friends as you celebrate … Read more

Los Angeles Beautification Team Research

Matt Sheridan (LMU ’19) and Calvin Foss (LMU ’21)

The CURes team recently completed the first round of measurements for a two-year tree survey in Pacoima and surrounding neighborhoods, located in the San Fernando Valley north of Los Angeles. … Read more

Social Science at CURes

Webs between different people

The CURes team has been very active in social science research over the last months, working on multiple projects across a diverse range of topics. Community Organization Studies with StudyLA … Read more

Happy Pride! LGBTQ+ Scientists Spotlight

Test tubes with different colored liquids

June is Pride Month! CURes wants to take this time to highlight the achievements and contributions of LGBTQ+ scientists and advocates. According to a recent study, sexual minority college students … Read more