Research
My research broadly examines the spatial structure of urban areas, with a focus on access outcomes for disadvantaged population groups — low-wage workers, single-parent households, welfare recipients, immigrants, and those with limited mobility (such as younger and older adults).
My current projects on access and equity include:
Housing Affordability and The Commute
The affordable housing crisis in many metropolitan areas limits neighborhood choice, potentially pushing low-income and households of color away from job-rich cities and high-quality neighborhoods into outlying areas, where housing is cheaper but accessing jobs (and other destinations) by any means, and particularly via public transit, is more difficult. In this context, I have been analyzing the availability of affordable housing that meets the incomes of workers (jobs-housing fit) and commute distance.