James Rojas

James Rojas is an urban planner, community activist, artist and has developed an innovative method of community engagement using art making. He has collaborated with municipalities, non-profits, and educational institutions, and museums to engage, educate and empower the public on urban planning. He holds a Master of City Planning from the MIT.

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The rise and fall of Gay Urbanism in West Hollywood

The LGBT community created a sense of place out of the vast suburban landscape of LA and had a lasting impact on walkability.
JAMES ROJASMAR. 2, 2016
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How Latinos shape the American suburb

Latin American immigrants conceive of suburban and urban life in a way that is hugely influenced by the Law of the Indies and its resulting development patterns.
JAMES ROJAS, JOHN KAMPOCT. 12, 2016
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Learning from Charlotte’s light rail system

A recent stay in Charlotte for CNU and Strong Towns teaches lessons on prioritizing people in planning rail systems.
JAMES ROJASJUN. 7, 2023