research topics
Pacific Urbanism takes an active role in evaluating, conducting, and creating research surrounding the built environment. Our team builds on existing work in order to provide the most current and relevant information to community members, policy makers, and the general public. Some of the topics in which we engage include:
Policy Evaluation
Evaluate existing or proposed policy from local jurisdictions, agencies, and departments which manage the development of the built environment.
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Demographics
Analyze historical trends through population demographics to gauge fairness and equity from the results of policy.
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Modeling & Projections
Create conceptual models and project data trends into the future to verify expected results of policy decisions and their effectiveness.
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Housing Production
Study the relationship between land use and zoning policy, local decision-making processes, and the rates of housing production for a community.
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Land Use Planning
Assess former, existing, and proposed land use plans in order to determine best practices for local and regional development.
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Environmental Justice
Explore how regional policies influence which communities are adversely affected by extended commute times, greenhouse gas emissions, water quality, and related environmental problems.
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Homelessness
Examine how homelessness is exacerbated or mitigated through public decisions regarding housing policy and supportive services.
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Spatial Analyses
Utilize public data and geographic information systems to visualize and understand data trends across any given space.
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Community Economic Development
Use price analyses to investigate how communities develop economically and which policies support or hinder prosperity.