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New CURA Blog
In addition to recent updates to CURA's main website, we will now maintain a blog where users can find the latest urban-related research and stay informed on developing trends in urban science.
 CURA's new blog will serve researchers & practitioners
Our staff will track academic publications for research relevant to urban and regional affairs and will share them on the web on a regular basis. This aggregation of knowledge will allow community partners to learn what researchers are studying and seeks to bridge the gap between practitioners and scholars of urban issues.
If you have ideas for our new blog or would like to discuss the possibility of featuring your organization's work, please contact Matthew Adair at (614) 292-5930. We look forward to showcasing the research and programs of urban-focused organizations.
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Lavea Brachman, JD, MCP
Executive Director
Greater Ohio Policy Center
Derby Hall, Room 1080
Thursday, Jan. 22 | 3:30 p.m.
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Professor Karen J. Lewis
Knowlton School of Architecture
Derby Hall, Room 1080
Thursday, March 26 | 3:30 p.m.
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Professor Noam Shoval
University of Pittsburgh
Derby Hall, Room 1080
Thursday, April 16 | 3:30 p.m.
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Above: network activity space for walking trip
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Above: Professor Miller and Ph.D. student Tribby
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CURA Graduate Student Paper Accepted for Publication
in the Journal of Transport & Land Use
Calvin Tribby, a Ph.D. student of Professor Harvey Miller (Dept. of Geography) will have his work published in the next issue of the Journal of Transport & Land Use. The research develops new methods of summarizing walkability attributes by assessing their average, variance, and spatial cohesion. These summary measures are computed within activity spaces, which are defined as the street blocks accessible to individuals during a given walking trip.
Using Calvin's methods, researchers can more accurately summarize walkability dimensions for individuals. Calculations have traditionally been based on Census block groups, which are defined by arbitrary boundaries that do not correspond to walking trips.
"The assessment of walkability at the trip-level gives researchers and planners a more fine-grained picture of neighborhood walkability. This allows the effect of the built environment to be examined in more detail for its impact on influencing walking trips, so that improvements can be targeted to encourage more walking."
The paper, "Assessing Built Environment Walkability using Activity Space Summary Measures," was a collaborative effort of Tribby and Professor Harvey Miller at Ohio State, and Professors Barbara Brown, Carol Werner, and Ken Smith of the University of Utah. The next issue of the Journal of Transport & Land Use will be published in early 2015.
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Columbus Housing Dialogue
Group meets to discuss affordable housing issues
In late 2014, a group of nonprofit, government, and academic leaders convened to share information and and foster communication among professionals in the field of housing. After two meetings, the agenda for Spring 2015 has been set and all interested parties are invited to attend.
Exploring the Gap Between Market Rate and Assisted Housing
Tuesday, January 27 | 8-9:30am
- This session explores demographic needs, trends and potential solutions. Hosted by Matt Martin (Kirwan Institute), Kim Stands (City of Columbus), and Lynnette Cooke (Community Research Partners).
Microhousing: for what situations and populations does it work?
Tuesday, February 24 | 8-9:30am
- Hosted by Kim Stands (City of Columbus), Amy Price (Community Shelter Board).
What works and what doesn’t in creating mixed-income communities?
Tuesday, March 24 | 8-9:30am
- Hosted by Rachel Kleit (Knowlton School), Rita Parise (City of Columbus), and Joe Pimmel (Ohio Capital Corporation for Housing).
Come to one or all that pique your interest! There is no expectation that you attend every dialogue. Meetings will be held at the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission office at 111 Liberty St., Suite 100 in Columbus. There is free parking in the adjacent lot in spaces marked "M" or MORPC.
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