Dr. Francesca Ammon

Associate Professor

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Biography

Francesca Ammon is a cultural historian specializing in urban planning and the built environment. Her teaching and research focus on the changing spaces of American cities from World War II to the present, employing an interdisciplinary approach that highlights how landscapes materialize social relations, cultural values, and political economic processes. She is especially interested in the history of urban revitalization and urban renewal, emphasizing the impact of digital public history tools on community-based research engagement. Director of the Initiative for the History of the Built Environment and a member of various academic and professional organizations, Professor Ammon actively contributes to the field through extensive publications and collaborations. She completed her Ph.D. at Yale University and has received prestigious awards for her work, including the Lewis Mumford Prize. Ammon is committed to mentoring prospective students interested in interdisciplinary graduate work in urban planning, landscape, and architectural history, exploring the socio-political and cultural contexts of these fields.

Research Interests

Awards

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Lewis Mumford Prize

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Mellon Author Award

Requirements for University of Pennsylvania

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.6
GRE General
Verbal
Required:162
Quantitative
Required:162
Overall
Required:162
GMAT
Total Score
Required:728
Overall
Required:728
TOEFL
Total
Required:115
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent Strong quantitative background
Application Checklist
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  • Letters of Recommendation (2-3)
  • Resume/CV
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Essays
Specialization Notes

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