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Kenny H. Wong is a Lecturer in the School of Landscape Architecture and Planning at the University of Arizona, where he coordinates the Housing Equity Lab (HousEQ) and co-directs the Arizona Research Center for Housing Equity and Sustainability (ARCHES). He teaches courses in design thinking, architecture, and urban planning, including SBE 301, ARC 510D, and PLG 202.
- Education
- MURP, University of California, Los Angeles
- M.Arch, University of California, Los Angeles
- BA Architecture, University of California, Berkeley
His research focuses on affordable housing, housing policy, and community development, driven by commitments to spatial and social justice. He combines design research with engaged scholarship and urban humanities to address issues in the arid Southwest, particularly for underserved communities.
Wong’s publications, like his 2020 article City Analog: Scavenging Sonic Archives and Urban Pedagogy, reflect interdisciplinary approaches at the intersection of urban studies, communication, and social justice. His work with the Drachman Institute on the $3M federal grant for the Arizona Research Center for Housing Equity and Sustainability highlights his leadership in collaborative housing research.
- Scientific Awards
- CAPA Lecturer selected for 2024 ACSA cohort on climate action
Wong bridges academic and professional practice, drawing on his experience as a housing advocate, multifamily designer, nonprofit developer, and policy analyst. He collaborates with labs like the Housing Equity Lab (HousEQ) and initiatives such as the California 100 project.
