Research Projects
Welcome to my research portfolio! This is where I showcase research projects I've worked on and share the stories behind them. Feel free to browse through and get a sense of my work.
Chicago's Hidden Housing Solution
How additional dwelling unit expansion can make city more affordable
01/23/2025
Chicago’s 2020 Additional Dwelling Unit Ordinance, while well-intentioned, has stifled development. Despite 71% of Chicagoans being in favor of putting additional dwelling units on existing residential lots – higher than the national average – restrictive and inequitable regulations have ensured very few are built...(Read more)
Shaping Chicago
How ownership and trust influence engagement in building the city
03/15/2024
In this study of community-engagement in Chicago, I ask three core research questions:
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How do demographic characteristics, socio-economic conditions, and geographic boundaries influence patterns of trust and ownership across the city?
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How do residents and urban planners understand their sense of ownership over their communities, and how does their engagement in shaping the physical aspects of their neighborhood vary as a result?
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How do residents and urban planners form and establish a sense of trust between one another, and how does this trust or lack thereof influence their participation in shaping the physical aspects of their neighborhood?
