Jonathan Harris

Jonathan Harris is an Assistant Professor in the Design department at the College of Arts & Sciences. His career focuses on creating walkable, bikeable cities through Complete Streets principles and advocating for pedestrian/cyclist infrastructure in Providence. He has published research on transportation trends, active cities' role in combating obesity, and inclusive urban design.

Education

• M.S., Industrial Design, Rhode Island School of Design
• B.A., Comparative Literature, University of Wisconsin – Madison

Research Focus

His interdisciplinary work spans: community identity development, Complete Streets implementation, industrial design for public spaces, transit system optimization, and creating resilient liveable communities. He emphasizes practical design solutions for urban challenges.

Public Impact

Professor Harris's projects have garnered significant media attention, including features in The Boston Globe (Crook Point Bridge redesign), Providence Business News, and NBC 10 (Route 6-10 interchange solutions), demonstrating real-world applications of his research.