Research 

I am an urban planning scholar with a focus on housing and land use; increasingly, through collaborative research, my work also connects the planning and public health fields. I primarily consider planning and policy processes in neighborhoods that are facing pressures of austerity, gentrification, and displacement in large U.S. cities. I strive to promote racial, economic, and environmental justice through conducting community-centered and policy-driven work that uplifts the voices of impacted populations.

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I am one of the primary voices chronicling changes to public housing through the Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) program through a multi-year, mixed-methods study. I also conduct research with public health colleagues and advocacy-based organizations on the nexus between cancer incidence and urban planning practices such as zoning.

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 In addition to partnership with advocacy groups, I have promoted my work in several media sources and other public forums. My research has  also been used in campaigns on rent stabilization, the privatization of public housing, and fair housing initiatives.