Class Year
2010
Hometown
Asuncion, Paraguay
Other majors or minors
French major
What brought you to Urban Studies?
I started out in Architecture and then switched to Urban Studies because it offered a more comprehensive approach to urban space as well as to other interesting issues related to cities.
Areas of interest
Public space, city planning, economic development
Career/Career Ambitions
Make cities better places to live in, especially in Latin America
Thesis Topic
Public Space in Asuncion, Paraguay
Fieldwork Placement
Brown and Keener, Philadelphia
Memorable experiences as a major
Going to Camden to visualize a plan for economic development, exploring West Philadelphia’s public spaces on foot
Research Interests
Evolving public space, livability of cities, sustainability
Quote
“What is the city but the people?” – William Shakespeare