About Criseida Navarro
Dr. Navarro holds a Master's Degree in Planning from the University of Puerto Rico. She obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Architecture and a PhD in Planning and Regional Development from MIT. She was Research Fellow of the Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs at the Kennedy School of Government.
Areas of Expertise
Community Development, Economic Development, Housing, Land Use Planning and Governance, Regional Planning, Transportation and Infrastructure Planning, Urban DesignSelected Publications
- Navarro Diaz, C. (forthcoming) “Estudio de Mejores Prácticas en Respuesta Municipal a Desastres”, 2. Navarro Diaz, C. (forthcoming) “Polycentric Institutional Frameworks in Planning”
- Navarro Diaz, C. (forthcoming) “La Regionalización y gobernanza colaborativa”
- Navarro Diaz, C. (2018) “La geografía de la desigualdad y el transporte colectivo en Puerto Rico”, in Revista PLERUS
Recent Courses Taught
- PLAN6996 Planning Practicum
- PLAN6528 Urban Policy
- PLAN6525 Urban Structure
- PLAN6068 Advanced Qualitative Research Methods
Office Phone
787-763-7590Location
San Juan, Puerto Rico
Last Updated: July 31, 2026
