Projects That Move Cities Forward
Each project is a collaboration between our team, local stakeholders, and the communities we serve. Here is some of that work.
Downtown West: Analyzing the Google–San José Development Agreement
A policy analysis of the landmark development agreement between Google and the City of San José, evaluating which party secured the greater long-term benefit and what the deal reveals about public-private urban negotiations.
Westbank Data Center Proposal: Feasibility and Policy Alignment
A feasibility and urban design assessment of Westbank's proposal to build three high-capacity data centers in downtown San José, evaluating district heating innovation, fiscal benefits, the 'dead zone' problem, and consistency with the Envision 2040 General Plan.
Cities Without Humans: AI Governance and the Urban Threshold
A research inquiry into autonomous AI assemblages that exhibit urban characteristics — persistence, specialization, rule enforcement, and bounded territory — and what their emergence means for the scope of urban planning.
Modeling Investment Potential in Santa Cruz Residential Zones
Spatial statistical analysis of housing values across Santa Cruz County, using OLS regression, spatial lag models, and LISA cluster mapping to identify undervalued residential zones with strong investment potential.
The Role of Drones in Last-Mile Urban Delivery
A transportation policy analysis examining how drone delivery technology can reduce urban congestion, lower emissions, and reshape last-mile logistics — with implications for urban planning, airspace regulation, and infrastructure design.
Urban Growth Modeling with the SLEUTH Framework
A review and application assessment of the SLEUTH cellular automaton model for forecasting urban expansion, examining how GIS-driven simulation can inform long-term infrastructure planning and land use policy.
Demographic and Housing Analysis: Opal Cliffs–Capitola
A comprehensive demographic and housing market assessment of the Opal Cliffs–Capitola area using Esri's Business Analyst, mapping senior populations, housing values, and residential mobility patterns to inform planning strategy.
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