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Professor Lee and Sam Rueda, MS URP student, at the ACSP conference. Image: Association of Collegiate Schools of Planning.Professor Lee and Students Recognized for Best Poster Presentation at National Conference
November 1, 2023
Sam Rueda, a master’s student in urban and regional planning, led an award-winning poster presentation at the esteemed Association of Collegiate Schools of Planning conference in Chicago, Illinois. Under the mentorship of Dr. Ryun Jung Lee, the research team highlighted a comparative analysis between EquiTree participants and non-participants, offering invaluable insights into property and neighborhood characteristics. This recognition underscores the program's commitment to environmental justice and equitable community development.
The EquiTree Program, managed by the City of San Antonio Parks and Recreation Department, aims to address equity concerns surrounding access to green spaces, with a focus on enhancing urban greenery in underserved areas.
