David Lopez-Garcia

About David Lopez-Garcia

My research examines shifts in urban spatial structure in large urban regions and their implications for job accessibility and workers' quality of life. I also examine the policy-making process of state-led efforts to influence the evolution of urban spatial structure. I am a native Spanish speaker.

Areas of Expertise

Inclusionary and Accessibility Planning, Economic Development, International Development Planning, Land Use Planning and Governance

Selected Publications

López-García, D. (2024) Diverging mobility situations in Greater Mexico City: Exploring the factors behind the mobility situations of public transport commuters. Urban Studies, 61(10), 1849-1870., López-García, D. & Baker, D. (2023) Diverging Mobility Situations: Measuring Relative Job Accessibility and Differing Socioeconomic Conditions in New York City. Annals of the American Association of Geographers, 113(1), 149-168., López-García, D. & Heathcott, J. (2024) Showcase Politics: The production and distribution of new public space in Mexico City. Journal of Urban Affairs. 46(4), 772-790., Whitney, R. & López-García, D. (2023) Fast-track institutionalization: The opening of urban planning best practice agencies in Mexico City. Environment and Planning C: Politics and Space, 41(3), 600-616.

Recent Courses Taught

GEOG/US 100 – Concepts in Geography (Undergraduate).

LALS/US 220 – Latin American Cities in the Global Context (Undergraduate).
UPP 506 – Plan Making Studio (Graduate).
UPP 508 – Global Urbanization and Planning (Graduate).