What I Noticed at MARTA Stations
Waiting is shaped by sightlines, shelter, information, and whether a station edge feels connected to the street.
Sketching Public Space at Summer Studio
Drawing circulation made me see how paths imply who is expected to move where.
Why Some Parks Feel Empty
A beautiful lawn is not automatically a social space; edges, destinations, comfort, and reasons to stay matter.
Photographing Houston's Commercial Streets
Storefronts revealed how signs, setbacks, shade, and parking shape the experience of a block.
Reading The Death and Life of Great American Cities
Jane Jacobs gave me language for the informal attention and repeated encounters I had been photographing.
Volunteering at a Neighborhood Cleanup
Maintenance changed how I understood design: public space depends on care after construction.
Measuring Shade on a July Afternoon
A simple temperature walk showed how quickly a comfortable block can become an exposed one.
What Makes a Good Bus Stop?
The answer begins before the shelter: safe access, legible information, shade, seating, and a visible connection to nearby destinations.
Three Things I Learned from Urban Design Studio
Measure before proposing, watch before judging, and remember that every plan will eventually become someone's daily route.
