Taylor Shelton

Dr. Taylor Shelton is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Geosciences at Georgia State University. His research bridges critical human geography and geographic information science (GIS), focusing on how urban spaces and social inequalities are represented through maps and data. He holds a PhD in Geography from Clark University (2015). His work emphasizes using mapping and visualization to challenge entrenched narratives of urban inequality, particularly regarding housing speculation, property ownership, and segregation. Key themes include gentrification dynamics, corporate landlord networks, and the socio-spatial impacts of technological systems like 'smart cities.'

His research employs innovative methods such as social media data analysis and critical GIS to interrogate urban processes. Notable projects include studies on Atlanta's Neighborhood Planning Units, the geographies of financial exclusion, and the intersection of renewable energy adoption with gentrification. Shelton advocates for 'community geography' frameworks that democratize spatial knowledge production.

Awards: None explicitly listed in the provided texts. Advising/Grants: No student names or grant details were specified. Labs/Teams: While affiliated with the Department of Geosciences, direct lab affiliations were not stated in the text. His work intersects with broader initiatives at Georgia State’s Urban Studies Institute, though explicit collaborations are unmentioned.