distance themselves from the exercise. Based on survey results, this reaction is primarily attributed to a lack of understanding or familiarity with the topic. Comfort and a willingness to participate begins with a familiarity of that topic and currently …
Archives: Projects
The Effect of Transit Subsidies on Employee Transit Utilization in Smartcard Data
This research aims to understand how Commute Trip Reduction (CTR) transit subsidy programs, when controlling for various built environment variables and the structure of the transit network, impact the number of trips individual employees of large employers in the Central …
Community Building in the Digital Age
With the advent of the 21st century, studying abroad has become a common practice. The increase in the number of study abroad opportunities has resulted in a growing number of Chinese students studying in American colleges and universities. Although some …
Planting the Seed: A Workshop for Students to Explore Environmental Careers
With climate change being among the biggest problems humanity faces, it is essential that youth are encouraged to pursue careers to combat it. In this project, I conduct a workshop that allows students to explore environmental careers. The …
Justice Unrealized
Seattle’s eviction process features progressive policies and programs, including just- cause ordinances, limited dissemination legislation, “clean hands” regulations, and a limited-service legal clinic for low-income tenants. In spite of this, nearly 60% of cases result in default judgements against …
Re/Imagining Summit Ave: Reclaiming the Right-of-Way
As Seattle continues to grow and densify, it is critical to consider the importance of green space in the urban environment. Green space is essential to the our built spaces because it provides environmental, human health and wellness, and …
Curbing Conservation
Conservation districts are found in cities across America.They focus on responsibly developing areas that have historical significance, cultural relevance, or unique architectural features. In the case of Capitol Hill, all of the above components are present, and it …
Cycle Pack
The plethora of positive social, and environmental benefits that result from cycling inspired me to research how the University of Washington could increase bicycle ridership on and to campus. Preliminary research uncovered a gap in services provided to students …
Attract People to the Streets
Every city around the world has a different urban history with specific social, political, and economical cultures along with it. However, we have reached a point in urbanization where cities all share the same challenges when it comes to urban …