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Urban Planning

More green spaces in cities may decrease demand for mental health services, new research suggests

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health publishes study results.
Urban Planning

How will climate change influence flooding and pollution in America’s underserved communities? New study seeks answers

This knowledge will prove critical to leaders who must make crucial decisions about infrastructure
Infrastructure

‘Digital twin’ could help Galveston recover faster from severe storms

Multidisciplinary study receives grant from the National Science Foundation.
Technology

Can smaller towns adopt technology that makes bigger cities ‘smart’?

Project ENDEAVR collaborates with residents of Nolanville in Central Texas to find answers
Environment

Best response to flooding? Initiative looks for solutions based in evidence

NSF-funded effort includes researchers from Texas A&M, Rice University, Jackson State University and TU Delft in the Netherlands
Architecture

Arts & Humanities Fellows Program presents series of animated shorts

Fellows from Class of 2015 serve as narrators for new videos about research projects recognized for their creativity and scholarly value
Transportation

Can changing how the media report accidents improve road safety?

New study suggests writing patterns can influence public perception
Urban Planning

Parks with irregular shapes reduce risk of mortality, new study finds

Complex green spaces offer more access points for community
Architecture

Study: Poorly maintained sidewalks may hinder fitness among elderly

Team of scholars publishes findings in International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health