Congratulations to these seniors in the Duke University Sanford School of Public Policy for completing their honors theses related to urban studies. These students have been working diligently over the past year to develop original research and had the opportunity to present their findings to peers and faculty a few weeks ago. Addie Geitner: "Directing Development: Do One-Way Roads Inhibit Downtown Growth? A Case Study of Hickory, North Carolina" Michael Schwartz: "Exploring Bike Infrastructure and Commuting Behavior Over Time in Durham, North Carolina" Coral Lin: "Impacts of Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) on Federal Energy Policy: A Case Study Analysis" Great job Addie Geitner, Michael Schwartz, and Coral Lin for your work on innovative, student-driven urban studies research!
Duke Initiative for Urban Studies
Higher Education
Durham, NC 186 followers
The center for cities at Duke University.
About us
The Duke Initiative for Urban Studies (“Duke Urban Studies”) examines the role of cities in human society and their implications for our urban future. Urban Studies integrates and fosters innovation in related research, education, and engagement across Duke’s schools and global network by adopting an interdisciplinary approach to understanding how cities intersect with specific facets of culture, economics, history, health, environment, public policy, arts, and more.
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https://sites.duke.edu/urbanstudies
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- Higher Education
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- 2-10 employees
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- Durham, NC
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- Educational
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- 2020
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Durham, NC 27708, US
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Kunshan, Jiangsu 215316, CN
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We're elated to see the momentum around building urban studies programming at Duke University, including among our incredible alumni!
A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure of speaking about facilitating stakeholder engagement in urban planning processes at Duke University, my alma mater. Though Duke does not offer an urban planning degree, students have organized to create the Duke Initiative for Urban Studies and a student-led "house course" to foster a shared passion for the role of cities in human society. Fellow Duke alumna Jill A. Schreifer, Bailey Moro, and I conducted a mock design charrette with the students for the former Central Campus dorms site, which is now vacant. It was inspiring to hear about the students' visions for the site — largely driven by their desires to enhance community at Duke and foster ties between Duke and Durham — and to discuss high-level siting and network planning considerations. Project ideas included mixed-use development, outdoor study spaces, an art park, a small business incubator, and recreational areas. The students were conscientious of compact development principles and excited about integrating nature, art, and urban design to encourage community and a unique sense of place. Our team was so impressed — the future of our cities is in excellent hands! I’m excited to continue collaborating with the Duke Initiative for Urban Studies and other academic institutions to promote urban planning as a powerful tool for community building! #stakeholderengagement #urbanplanning #urbandesign #facilitation
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Duke Initiative for Urban Studies reposted this
Exciting news! Duke University Sanford School of Public Policy is launching the Climate Dialogue & Innovation Initiative: Southeast Asia and the World thanks to generous financial support from HPS Investment Partners, LLC and the Kapnick Foundation. The Duke Center for International Development (DCID) will implement the initiative, which aims to identify and showcase promising climate solutions in Southeast Asia – combining innovation and impact. We look forward to collaborating with research institutions in Singapore and around the region on this critical initiative. Full announcement: https://lnkd.in/eHghtuJY
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Carl C. '17 discusses his experiences in Jakarta's flooded streets, and its applications for resilience in the tech industry.
🌧️ Ever waded through waist-deep floodwaters to get to work? Welcome to my life in Jakarta! 🏊♂️ During my 5-year adventure at Shipper Indonesia, I learned that resilience isn't just a buzzword—it's a way of life. From flooded warehouses to unexpected market shifts, every challenge was an opportunity to innovate and grow. 🚀 Want to know how Jakarta's floods can teach us about thriving in the tech industry? I've penned down my experiences and insights in a new article. You'll find: 🏗️ Why building scalable infrastructure is crucial (and how we learned it the hard way) 🤝 The power of community in overcoming obstacles 🧠 How chaos breeds innovation (trust me, it does!) 📸 Bonus: See me wading through Jakarta's floods! (Yes, really!) Curious? Click the link to dive into my flood of insights! 👇 https://lnkd.in/eC6hZYVZ #BusinessResilience #TechStartups #IndonesianAdventures #FloodedWithInsights
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Last week, we welcomed Jill A. Schreifer, Abbey Ness, AICP, CCF, and Bailey Moro from The Schreifer Group to the Urban Studies 101 House Course. They provided an overview of the firm's work in federal planning and their approach to citizen participation in the planning process. The class then participated in a design charette where students reimagined Duke's Central Campus. Thank you to Jill, Abbey, and Bailey for this engaging guest lecture!
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"Cities often get more rain and experience extreme rainfall more often compared to surrounding areas, a new study finds, a phenomenon that compounds other risk factors for urban flooding", writes Matthew Griffin '22 https://lnkd.in/evjSAU3Y
Built-Up Cities Get More Rain Than Rural Outskirts, Study Finds
bloomberg.com
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Interesting research at #Duke highlighting how hot spots in urban areas may be much hotter than we think: https://lnkd.in/enaFgdTQ
For Many Urban Residents, It’s Even Hotter Than Their Weather App Says | Duke Pratt School of Engineering
https://pratt.duke.edu