Penn Loh

Penn Loh is a Distinguished Senior Lecturer at Tufts University's Department of Urban and Environmental Policy and Planning (UEP) and a faculty member at Tisch College of Civic Life. He holds an MSc from UC Berkeley and a BS from MIT. His research focuses on solidarity economy movements, community land trusts, climate resilience, and social justice. Loh has led community-based initiatives, including work with Alternatives for Community & Environment (ACE) and the Solidarity Economy Initiative.

• Affiliations: UEP Department, Tisch College, Hyams Foundation Board
• Education: MIT (BS, Electrical Engineering), UC Berkeley (MSc, Energy and Resources)

His work bridges academic research with grassroots activism, emphasizing community control over development and environmental justice. Key projects include the East Boston Neighborhood Trust (EBNT), mutual aid networks during the pandemic, and policy advising on fair housing and energy equity.

Recent publications explore solidarity economies, climate resilience through mutual aid, and postcapitalist political frameworks. Loh has received awards for teaching and community engagement, including the Salt of the Earth Award and recognition from the Tisch Faculty Fellowship.

• Grants: Henry R. Luce Foundation, AmeriCorps, Barr Foundation
• Teaching: Courses on solidarity economies, environmental justice, and community practice

Loh’s collaborations with organizations like the Dudley Street Neighborhood Initiative and Center for Economic Democracy exemplify his commitment to co-learning and equitable community development.