معرفی
Azzurra Cox is an Assistant Professor of Landscape Architecture at the Stuart Weitzman School of Design, University of Pennsylvania. Her work explores how landscapes reflect and shape collective narratives, focusing on equitable urban development and community engagement. She holds an MLA from Harvard Graduate School of Design (2016) and a BA in Social Studies from Harvard College (2006).
- Professional Experience: Practiced at GGN, contributing to projects like San Francisco’s India Basin Shoreline Park and Pittsburgh’s Hazelwood Green Plaza.
- Publications: Writes for Places Journal and CityLab, emphasizing cultural landscapes and design activism.
- Service: Served on Seattle’s Central District Design Review Board and as Urban Design Commissioner.
Research: Investigates layered histories in landscapes, such as African-American burial grounds in St. Louis. Her National Olmsted Scholar award (2016) recognizes this work. She advocates for grounded activism through design processes.
Awards:
- National Olmsted Scholar (2016)
Teaching & Mentorship: Taught at Harvard GSD, University of Washington, and Project Link, mentoring underrepresented high schoolers. Prioritized community-focused pedagogy.
