Ja Young Kim

Ja Young Kim is a Lecturer in the Department of Public Administration at the University of North Texas, College of Public Affairs and Community Service. Her teaching and research focus on urban design, transportation planning, GIS, and health equity in aging populations.

• Ph.D. in Metropolitan Planning, Policy, and Design – University of Utah
• Master of City Planning – University of California, Berkeley
• Bachelor of Architecture – Hanyang University, Seoul

Her research emphasizes transportation justice for marginalized groups (older adults, people with disabilities), age-friendly communities, and the intersection of urban design with public health. Key themes include accessibility, healthy aging, and equitable transit systems.

Recent publications highlight trends in age-friendly urban interventions, public transit accessibility, and walkability for aging populations, with methodological focus on GIS and statistical analysis.