Jane Lin

Jane Lin is a Lecturer at the University of California, Berkeley’s College of Environmental Design. She teaches in the Master of City Planning and Master of Real Estate Development + Design programs, focusing on urban design, placemaking, and public engagement. Her work bridges academic teaching, private practice through Urban Field Studio, and K-12 education advocacy.

Education:

• Master of City Planning (Land Use Concentration), UC Berkeley, 2005
• Master of Science in Architecture (Building Science Concentration), UC Berkeley, 2005
• Bachelor of Arts in Architecture, UC Berkeley, 1999

Research & Practice: Specializes in urban design strategy, transit-oriented development, mixed-use revitalization, and public-private partnerships. Emphasizes inclusive design processes through visual storytelling, 3D modeling, and community engagement.

Awards:

• 2021: Lambda Alpha Golden Gate Chapter Inductee
• 2018: ULI/NLC Rose Center Faculty Advisor
• 2013: LEAP Arts in Education Architect-in-Residence

Teaching & Outreach: Courses include City Planning 208, Environmental Design 201, and Urban Design & Placemaking. Extends teaching to K-12 students to promote architectural literacy. Advocates for sustainable, community-centered urban development.

Labs/Teams: Founder of Urban Field Studio, specializing in placemaking, streetscape improvements, and public-private development strategies. Collaborates with municipalities across the San Francisco Bay Area and western U.S.