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UP-Hub contributes to the critical and timely issue of socio-spatial and environmental injustice in present-day cities through international research collaboration of students and researchers.
Through multiple case studies, we explore new theoretical and methodological approaches to advance flexible urban planning that rapidly adapts to changes. In addition, the UP-Hub delivers Community Engaged Learning (CEL) initiatives in diverse urban settings to derive experiential-based toolkit for inclusive planning in research and practice.
Young Scholars Symposium
On March 7, 2025, the UP-Hub hosted the International Graduate Students & Young Scholars Symposium on Community Engagement, bringing together researchers from various fields to explore methods and case studies of community engagement in diverse urban settings. Click below to learn more about the studies presented and the insights shared.
Faculty Workshop
The UP-Hub hosts a yearly Faculty Workshop themed around the topic of “Navigating Urban Uncertainties and Futures for Socio-Spatial Inclusion”. Click below to learn more about the outcomes of our latest workshop, and navigate to our research and innovation tab to see outcomes of previous workshops.
Exchange Program
The “Technology with Communities” exchange program builds on ongoing work conducted with the Palestinian community of Jisr Azzarqa and the Black and Latinx communities of Logan Heights, and serves as the basis for an ongoing research about Community Engaged Learning (CEL) initiatives.
Community Engagement
The UP-Hub conducts community engagement in San Diego, where students and residents develop and deliver projects for the community. See here for a short video describing our collaboration with the residents of Logan Heights.