Li Yin

Biography

My research focuses on practical applications of spatial models, joining amenity and location theory with applied GIS and simulation methods to explore the complexity and dynamic processes of urban systems for environmental planning, urban design, and sustainable development. Building upon research across disciplines on innovative methods, I study the impact of amenity on urban growth and the built environment to help understand location choices and the dynamics of growth and decline. To advance this research I have been working in a rapid development area which draws on planning and computing as well as several other related fields to develop strategies for sustainably managing smart urban community growth and change. I have played a key role in several funded research projects totaling several million dollars, working with researchers representing various disciplines and types of organizations across Colorado, Utah, and New York.

Research Interest

Urban and Regional Planning