Columbia University’s Urban Studies program explores the complexity of city life, governance, and spatial planning. These project ideas allow students to analyze cities through lenses of equity, infrastructure, sustainability, and policy—blending theory with real-world impact.
Gentrification and Affordable Housing Policy in New York City
Evaluating Public Transportation Accessibility in Underserved Neighborhoods
Green Infrastructure as a Strategy for Urban Climate Resilience
The Role of Zoning Laws in Urban Segregation
Urban Heat Islands and Environmental Justice
Comparing Smart City Technologies Across Global Cities
Sociological Impacts of Urban Redevelopment Projects
Food Deserts and Urban Health Inequality
The Evolution of Public Housing in the U.S.
Walkability Scores and Community Engagement in City Design
The Impact of Rideshare Services on Urban Transit Patterns
Civic Technology and Public Participation in City Governance
Mixed-Use Development and Neighborhood Identity
Urban Art as a Tool for Community Revitalization
Disaster Preparedness and Urban Vulnerability
Traffic Congestion and Urban Air Pollution Correlation
Transit-Oriented Development: Case Studies from NYC and Tokyo
Historic Preservation vs. Modern Infrastructure Expansion
The Politics of Public Space and Urban Belonging
Urban Data Analytics for Smarter Policy Design
Collexa helps students collect urban data, analyze zoning maps, build GIS dashboards, and prepare case-based reports with both qualitative and quantitative insights.
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