About Green City Blog and Studio
Our Story
The Green City Studio and Green City Blog are projects of the Department of Landscape Architecture at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona (Cal Poly Pomona), dedicated to contributing original work that advances community resiliency and opportunity. Reports include culminating Master’s Projects and other collaborative projects typically completed by teams of students under advisement of faculty who serve as Principal Investigators. Articles and Updates may be written by Principal Investigators, or student contributors subject to peer review and editorial approval by Principal Investigators. The intention is to advance community resiliency and opportunity through review, analysis and commentary on recent research or trending issues.
Principal Investigators
All content is created and edited by faculty and students in the Department of Landscape Architecture at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona (Cal Poly Pomona)
Kyle D. Brown, PhD
Founder, Principal Investigator
Dr. Brown is a Professor of Landscape Architecture and Co-Instructor of the Green City Studio. Areas of expertise include climate change action and community regeneration.
Weimin Li, PhD, ASLA
Past Co-Principal Investigator
Weimin is Graduate Coordinator of the Master of Landscape Architecture (MLA) Program, Professor of Landscape Architecture and former Co-Instructor of the Green City Studio. She specializes in systemic landscape planning and advanced geospatial technologies
Claire Latané, MLA, FASLA
Past Co-Principal Investigator
Claire is Department Chair, Associate Professor of Landscape Architecture and former Co-Instructor of the Green City Studio. She writes about, teaches, and advocates for design that supports public health, equity, and climate resilience.
Tori Kjer, PLA
Past Co-Principal Investigator
Tori is a former Lecturer in Landscape Architecture, and former Co-Instructor of the Green City Studio. She serves as Executive Director of the Los Angeles Neighborhood Land Trust.