Research
My research agenda revolves around three interrelated areas, aiming to provide evidence for policy-making and planning practice.
Project 01
QuestionHow do new subway stations affect residential mobility and the evolution of commercial landscapes in surrounding neighborhoods across different racial and income groups?
MethodA difference-in-differences (DID) analysis using a decade of property transactions, census, and business-license data from Los Angeles County.
📄 Data collection & analysis complete — working paper in progress.
Project 02
QuestionHow do temporary interventions — outdoor dining, pedestrian streets — durably shape public life and economic recovery in downtown cores?
MethodSurveys and in-depth interviews with merchants and visitors in downtown Los Angeles and Chicago.
🔬 Fieldwork in progress.
Project 03
QuestionWhat kinds of public participation mechanisms actually influence the final decisions of large transportation projects?
MethodComparative case study (Los Angeles vs. Chengdu).
✍️ Literature review & theoretical framework stage.