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Impacts of the Built Environment on Ridesharing

August 21, 2019

Doctoral student Haitao Yu and Dr. Zhong-Ren Peng determined the impacts of land use and transportation infrastructure on ridesharing in Austin, TX.

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Modeling Local Government, Residents, and Insurance in Coastal Adaptation

July 31, 2019

Doctoral candidate Yu Han and Dr. Zhong-Ren Peng predicted risk mitigation behaviors under different policy scenarios using agent-based modeling.

Grand Opening of the Nelson Studio and Seminar Room

October 5, 2018

The new Howard and Gayle Nelson studio and seminar room opened for URP student and faculty use.

A group of people, including children and adults, observe a large, colorful 3D city model made from paper and craft materials laid out on the floor in a classroom setting.

Building a ‘Box City’ Neighborhood

September 20, 2017

Dr. Laura Dedenbach’s class in Preview of Urban and Regional Planning (URP 4000) led children in the Porters Community to design their ideal neighborhood.

Planning for Sea Level Rise in the Matanzas Basin

February 16, 2016

A three-year project led by Dr. Kathryn Frank, Planning for Sea Level Rise in the Matanzas Basin, concluded, showing significant local influence.

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