Jonathan London

Jonathan London is a Professor in the Department of Community & Regional Development at the University of California, Davis. He directs the UC Davis Center for Regional Change, which focuses on multi-disciplinary research addressing regional sustainability and equity. London holds a B.A. in Environmental Studies from Brown University, an M.A. in City and Regional Planning, and a Ph.D. in Environmental Science, Policy & Management from UC Berkeley. His research emphasizes participatory approaches to environmental justice, rural community development, and natural resource management with a focus on marginalized communities in California’s San Joaquin and Coachella Valleys.

London’s work integrates academic research with community action, particularly through collaborative projects mapping cumulative environmental vulnerabilities and advocating for equitable policy solutions. He has pioneered frameworks for assessing health impacts of transportation planning and led initiatives to address water justice in unincorporated rural areas. His teaching includes courses on environmental justice, youth development, and community planning theories.

Key contributions include advancing methodologies for participatory environmental health assessments and analyzing the intersection of climate policy, social equity, and institutional collaboration. London’s research often highlights systemic inequities in resource access and advocates for marginalized voices in environmental decision-making processes.