A CITY FOR THE WEALTHY? MAPPING GENTRIFICATION IN INNER LONDON

This project highlights areas most at risk of gentrification through a Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis, providing insights into socio-economic pressures and urban transformation.

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THERMAL ENERGY NETWORK FEASIBILITY STUDY: NYP & MTA

Feasibility study of a district-scale thermal energy network capturing subway waste heat and redistributing it to nearby institutional buildings. The proposal combines infrastructure delivery, technical analysis and cost-benefit assessment to explore scalable solutions.

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COBBLESTONE ON THE LAKE, REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT PROPOSAL

This project repositions an underperforming multifamily asset through targeted renovations and a 42-unit expansion. By combining market research with financial modeling, it delivers a high-return strategy aligned with regional growth and housing demand.

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TAX INCREMENT FINANCING FOR NEW YORK CITY’S AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECTS

This project repositions an underperforming multifamily asset through targeted renovations and a 42-unit expansion. By combining market research with financial modeling, it delivers a high-return strategy aligned with regional growth and housing demand.

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ALLIANZ: OVERVIEW FOR A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE
This study assesses sustainability risks and performance in the global insurance industry, using Allianz as a case study. It proposes a set of measurable sustainability goals and KPIs to strengthen transparency, risk management, and long-term resilience across underwriting, investment and corporate strategy.

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MASDAR: A DREAM ECO-CITY OR A FUTURISTIC DYSTOPIA?
An analysis of Masdar sustainability goals, socio-economic impacts, and the challenges of urban development in a smart eco-city.

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FAVELA BAIRRO AND INFORMALITY AS A STATE PRODUCT
The Favela Bairro program in Rio de Janeiro highlights the complexities of integrating informal settlements into the urban grid. Analyzing informal settlements as a product of state dynamics reveals how planning and policy decisions influence legitimacy and exclusion, offering insights into balancing local and systemic approaches to urban informality.

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WHOSE RIGHT TO THE CITY? REFLECTIONS FROM KAMPALA AND MUMBAI
An exploration of the "Right to the City" concept in Kampala and Mumbai, examining refugee access to urban spaces and the displacement caused by urban renewal schemes. The study highlights the socio-political dynamics shaping inclusion and exclusion in rapidly changing cities.

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