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Food Water Energy Nexus NSF Grant
Dr. Zhong-Ren Peng received a research grant from the National Science Foundation and joined an international consortium to study the urban food-water-energy nexus from a regional planning perspective.
Impacts of the Built Environment on Ridesharing
Doctoral student Haitao Yu and Dr. Zhong-Ren Peng determined the impacts of land use and transportation infrastructure on ridesharing in Austin, TX.
Modeling Local Government, Residents, and Insurance in Coastal Adaptation
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
The new Howard and Gayle Nelson studio and seminar room opened for URP student and faculty use.
Building a ‘Box City’ Neighborhood
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
A three-year project led by Dr. Kathryn Frank, Planning for Sea Level Rise in the Matanzas Basin, concluded, showing significant local influence.