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About Vanessa Guerra

Dr. Vanessa Guerra is an architect, urban planner, researcher, and scholar working on urban interventions to promote social inclusion, resilience, and sustainable development in cities and regions worldwide. She joined the UVA School of Architecture in July 2021.

Selected Publications

Guerra, V. (2020) “The role of Tandana in Quito’s transformation towards a more inclusive city.” In N. Libertun de Duren (Eds.), Cities as Spaces for Opportunities for all: Building Spaces for People with Disabilities, Children and Elder. Inter-American Development Bank, Washington D.C. Pages 202-228. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.18235/000...

Recent Courses Taught

PLAN 2020: Planning Design Studio

PLAC 5623: Inclusive Cities

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Vanessa Guerra

Assistant Professor

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Location

Charlottesville, Virginia

Email

vguerra@virginia.edu

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Last Updated: March 29, 2026