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Letora is a landscape architect, urban planner, and educator with a background in sustainable design, park master planning, comprehensive planning, and community development. She is an Assistant Professor within the Landscape Architecture Program at the University of Texas Arlington’s College of Architecture, Planning and Public Affairs (CAPPA), where she began teaching as a Adjunct Assistant Professor in 2018.
Broadly, her research focuses on planning and design approaches that foster environmental reconnection, equitable engagement, and cultural community development in minority neighborhoods. Her current research examines issues of displacement and a lost sense of place in gentrifying communities and historically disinvested neighborhoods.
LAUNCH EVENT FOR THE 2024 OPEN CITY CONFERENCE: RESILIENT FUTURES
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What is Zoning?
Zoning is the regulated division of land into districts imposed by municipalities. These districts are classified by zones that define factors such as land use and density.
Design Software for Landscape Architecture Students
If you are considering applying to a landscape architecture program, now is a good time to also consider the types of software you may use as you pursue your degree. This article does not list every design program available. Instead, it lists major software that may...
Acrylic Painting Supplies for Beginners
This post may contain affiliate links, meaning I'll receive a commission if you purchase through my link, at no extra cost to you. Deciding on paint supplies can be daunting, especially when determining which acrylic paint supplies to buy first. Well, you are not...
