Ana Karinna Hidalgo is an urban planner and designer passionate about the built environment, health and equity. She is a Lecturer and Professional Associate in the Department of Geography and Planning at the University of Saskatchewan. One area of her research focuses on urban ecosystem services, specifically how natural landscapes and native vegetation in urban areas can enhance people’s well-being in winter cities. Another research area is the intersection of equity and health in industrial districts in Canada. This study examines the quality of urban design and its effects on users. Both interconnected and interdisciplinary research areas aim to support the One Health approach.
Urban design projects could be approached from various perspectives. In academia, there are many opportunities to propose design improvements to public spaces while gaining the concepts and theories needed to learn. This presentation will focus on the studio project approach to redesigning various streets in Saskatoon and on the ability to report using multimedia tools.
