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Sarah Diez
Senior Research Analyst, Kinder Institute for Urban Research
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Matt Dulin
Senior Editor and Writer, Kinder Institute for Urban Research
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Bill Fulton
William Fulton
William Fulton is the director of the Kinder Institute for Urban Research at Rice University and the author of several books, including "Guide to California Planning," "The Reluctant Metropolis" and "Talk City: A Chronicle Of Political Life In An All-American Town." His most recent book is "The Texas Triangle: An Emerging Power in the Global Economy" (with Henry Cisneros and others). Fulton came to Rice University from California where he served as the planning director for the City of San Diego. He formerly served as mayor, deputy mayor and a member of the city council in the city of Ventura, Calif.
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Luis Guajardo
Luis Guajardo
Luis is an urban and regional planning professional dedicated to fostering more equitable and sustainable communities. He leads the policy research team at the Kinder Institute for Urban Research, supporting communities with research at the intersection of planning, design and urban economics.
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Andy Olin
Andy Olin
Senior Editor and Writer, Kinder Institute for Urban Research
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John Park
Han "John" Park is a research fellow in the Urban Development, Transportation and Placemaking program at Rice University's Kinder Institute for Urban Research. His research fields are affordable housing programs, real estate economics, transportation planning, and hazard reduction and recovery.
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Rose Rougeau
Senior Director, External Affairs, University Partnerships and Special Projects, Kinder Institute for Urban Research
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Steve Sherman
Stephen Averill Sherman
Steve is a researcher at the Kinder Institute for Urban Research. He employs mixed-methods approaches to research land-use planning, policing, community development, and housing, among other topics.
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Katie Wang
Program Manager, Kinder Institute for Urban Research
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Jie Wu
Director of Research Operations, Kinder Institute for Urban Research
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Urban Edge Staff

Matt Dulin
Senior Editor and Writer, Kinder Institute for Urban Research
Bill Fulton
William Fulton
Director, Kinder Institute for Urban Research
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Sarah Hua
Communication Specialist, Kinder Institute for Urban Research
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Andy Olin
Senior Editor and Writer, Kinder Institute for Urban Research
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Rose Rougeau
Senior Director, External Affairs, University Partnerships and Special Projects, Kinder Institute for Urban Research
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