About Ivis Garcia
Hi, there! I specialize in community engagement, housing, and making cities inclusive and resilient. I coordinate the Master’s Program for Planning and have planned across Albuquerque, San Francisco, Chicago, Salt Lake City, and Puerto Rico. Let's connect at ivis.garcia@tamu.edu or calendly.com/ivis-garcia-zambrana to learn more about our program.Selected Publications
García, I. 2020. “Cultural Insights for Planners: Understanding the Terms Hispanic, Latino, and Latinx.” Journal of the American Planning Association 86 (4): 393-402. https://doi.org/10.1080/01944363.2020.1758191., García, I. 2022. “Deemed Ineligible: Reasons Homeowners in Puerto Rico Were Denied Aid After Hurricane María.” Housing Policy Debate 32 (1): 14–34. https://doi.org/10.1080/10511482.2021.1890633., García, I., and M. Rúa. 2017. “Our Interests Matter’: Puerto Rican Older Adults in the Age of Gentrification.” Urban Studies 55 (14): 3168-3184. https://doi.org/10.1177/004209801773625.Recent Courses Taught
Planning Theory and History, Communications in Planning , Capstone , Intership
Ivis Garcia
Associate Profesor