Clara Irazábal

Clara Irazábal is Professor and Director of the Urban Studies and Planning Program at the University of Maryland's School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation. Her work examines interactions between culture, politics, and placemaking, emphasizing impacts on community development and socio-spatial justice in Latin American cities and U.S. immigrant communities.

Research integrates urban design, policy analysis, and participatory planning to address equity in urban development. International collaborations span Europe, Asia, and the Americas, with studios focusing on marginalized communities.

She leads initiatives on urban governance models and has consulted for global institutions on sustainable development and cultural resilience.