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James Connolly is an Associate Professor at the School of Community and Regional Planning (SCARP) at the University of British Columbia (UBC). He obtained his Master of Science and PhD from Columbia University. Before joining UBC, James served as an Assistant Professor focusing on Urban Policy at Northeastern University. His extensive research background includes work as a staff researcher at the Earth Institute’s Center for International Earth Science Information Network and as an affiliated researcher at the Institut Hospital del Mar d'Investigacions Mèdiques in Spain. Connolly’s research primarily explores urban planning and policy, particularly in the context of social-ecological conflicts arising in urban areas. He employs mixed-methods, integrating quantitative spatial analyses with qualitative approaches to understand community dynamics in relation to urban environments. Currently, his projects encompass critical issues like green gentrification across various cities and the socio-ecological challenges of urban climate change. Moreover, his work advocates for integrating social and ecological considerations in urban development to ensure equitable outcomes. His teaching includes hands-on learning experiences that engage students in understanding the complexities of developing sustainable urban spaces.
University of British Columbia • Vancouver, BC, Canada
Teaching and conducting research in Urban Studies.
Northeastern University • Boston, MA, USA
Focused on Urban Policy and received a Humanities Center Fellowship.
Offers course-only and thesis routes. Focus areas include philosophy of science, mind, ethics, and Asian philosophy.