Merav Argov

Merav Argov is an Adjunct Professor at the Department of Urban Planning and Policy, University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC). She teaches in the MUPP (Master of Urban Planning and Policy) and MCD (Master of Community Development) programs. Her research, supported by a Cornell Grant, explores how community design like Lathrop Homes can foster dialogue among mixed-income residents through art activation projects. She is a co-founder and Director of Fieldwork Collaborative Projects, which integrates art into public infrastructure to enhance civic engagement globally.

Merav’s expertise lies at the nexus of urban design, community development, and the arts. She applies interdisciplinary approaches to address urban challenges, leveraging her background in civic planning, education, and international art programming. Her work emphasizes innovative solutions for equitable urban spaces.

Awards:

• Cornell Grant Recipient (for community-art research)

Grants & Affiliations: Her current Cornell-funded project investigates art’s role in mixed-income housing communities. She collaborates with Fieldwork Collaborative to advance public infrastructure engagement through artistic interventions.

Labs/Teams: Leads Fieldwork Collaborative Projects, an interdisciplinary group focused on art-driven urban solutions.