Shannon Zandt

About Shannon Zandt

Dr. Van Zandt’s research addresses equity issues related to the spatial distribution of housing opportunities for low-income and minority populations.

Selected Publications

Engaged Research for Community Resilience to Climate Change
Van Zandt, S., J.H. Masterson, G. Newman, and M.A. Meyer. 2020. London: Elsevier.


The Interdependent Networked Community Resilience Modeling Environment (IN-CORE)
Van de Lindt, John, Jamie Kruse, Daniel T. Cox, et al. 2023. Resilient Cities and Structures, 2(2), 57-66.

Quality of Stormwater Infrastructure Systems in Vulnerable Communities: Three Case Studies from Texas
Gharaibeh, Nasir, Cheng-Chun Lee, Tariq Alhalbouni, Feiyue Wang, et al. 2023. Public Works Management & Policy, 28(4), 518-536.

Recent Courses Taught

Urban Planning Theory
Focuses on historical and contemporary theories of urban planning and development.

Community Resilience to Disasters
Examines the social and physical dimensions of resilience in communities facing natural disasters.



Housing Policy and Planning
A course that addresses affordable housing, housing markets, and policy-making.