Texas A&M University College of Architecture
Texas A&M University
Texas A&M University College of Architecture

Research

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Urban Planning Prof Finds Relationship Between Underfunded Public Schools and Corporate Tax Breaks

A study by Dr. Christine Wen, a Texas A&M assistant professor of urban planning, suggests a link between corporate tax breaks and public school underfunding across nine states.

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Texas Target Communities Helps Provide Award-Winning Plan

The comprehensive plan that was created in the collaboration between Caldwell’s residents, itsmunicipal government, and Texas Target Communities earned a prestigious 2022 TexasPlanning Award from the state chapter of the American Planning Association.

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Study Links Children’s Time Outdoors to Higher Creativity, Stronger Connection to Nature

Children exposed to higher levels of nature result in a stronger connection to nature, higher creativity, and enhanced sensory sensitivity.

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Scholars Find that Irregularly Shaped Parks Reduce Mortality Risk

Study conducted by college Ph.D student and professor concludes that irregularly shaped parks reduce the mortality risk of residents nearby.