James Connolly

James Connolly is an Assistant Professor at the School of Community and Regional Planning (University of British Columbia) and Co-Director of the Barcelona Lab for Urban Environmental Justice and Sustainability (BCNUEJ) at Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona since 2016. He utilizes mixed-methods combining quantitative spatial analysis and qualitative urban studies.

• Key research areas include social-ecological conflicts in cities, green gentrification, urban climate politics, and displacement riskscapes
• His work emphasizes integrating social and ecological goals in urban development

Scientific Awards:

• Juan de la Cierva Incorporación fellowship
• Northeastern Humanities Center Fellowship