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Gus Wendel’s research explores urban planning’s role in the formation of sexual space, intersectional use design in public space, and alternative spatial research methods grounded in urban humanities. His peer-reviewed work has been published in significant journals such as Planning Theory & Practice, Journal of Planning Literature, Journal of Urban Affairs, and Journal of Public Space. His dissertation investigates how municipal incorporation and redevelopment helped establish West Hollywood, California as the first gay city, as well as the broader implications for diverse gender and sexual minorities. Wendel previously served as the Associate Director of the UCLA Urban Humanities Initiative, an interdisciplinary teaching and research program that integrates interpretive and historical approaches with design practices to address pressing urban environmental issues. He is a founding member of the Urban Humanities Network, Digital Salon, and the (Un)Common Public Space Group.
Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science