Deena Ridenour

Deena Ridenour is a Senior Lecturer and Sydney Horizon Educator at the University of Sydney's School of Architecture, Design and Planning. She specializes in urban design theory and practice, teaching across the Master of Urban Design, Master of Urbanism, and Bachelor of Architecture and Environment programs. Her doctoral research focuses on 'Urban Design Methods for Creating Better Urban Neighbourhoods: A Case Study of Design Participation with Young Adolescents.'

Her research explores innovative methods to integrate youth perspectives into urban planning processes, emphasizing community engagement and sustainable urban development. A notable publication includes a chapter in Understanding Urbanism (2020), co-authored with Tooran Alizadeh, which discusses critical urban design principles.

No scientific awards or grants are explicitly mentioned in the provided text. She is affiliated with the Wilkinson Building campus and actively contributes to urban design pedagogy and participatory design methodologies.