Si Chen

About Si Chen

My research focuses on creating computational systems and methodologies that apply data analytics to urban planning and design in efforts to encourage smart, resilient and inclusive decision making with an urban ecological perspective. My main research areas include urban analytics, environmental modeling, sustainable land development and participatory planning support system.

Areas of Expertise

Technology, Society and Analytical Methods, Environmental Planning and Resource Management, Land Use Planning and Governance, Transportation and Infrastructure Planning, Urban Design

Selected Publications

Chen, S., Zhang, L.*, Huang, Y., Wilson, B., Mosey, G., & Deal, B. (2021). Spatial Impacts of Multimodal Accessibility to Green Spaces on Housing Price in Cook County, Illinois. Urban Forestry & Urban Greening, 127370.
Chen, S., Yan, X., Pan, H.*, & Deal, B. (2021). Using big data for last mile performance evaluation: An accessibility-based approach. Travel Behaviour and Society, 25, 153-163.
Chen, S., Kwak, Y., Zhang, L., Mosey, G., & Deal, B.* (2021). Tightly Coupling Input Output Economics with Spatio-Temporal Land Use in a Dynamic Planning Support System Framework. Land, 10(1), 78.

Recent Courses Taught

Smart Landuse and Transportation Planning
Environmental Planning
Urban Climate
Introduction to Urban and Regional Planning