“What I enjoy most about the field of urban planning is that it combines design, data, and the ability to make a difference for communities, helping create fairer and more accessible cities. That’s the kind of work I want to do. My goal is to apply the transportation planning and GIS expertise I’ve developed at Bloustein to design more inclusive, efficient, and sustainable transportation networks that improve quality of life in our communities.”
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Stephanie Fantazzi
Transit, Community and a Passion for Urban Connectivity
“I want to work on projects that enhance public transit, walking, and cycling, and I feel invigorated to apply everything I’m learning at Bloustein to foster better urban connectivity. My dual concentration in transportation and environmental planning allows me to explore how sustainable mobility can also promote environmental resilience, linking efficient transit systems with healthier, greener cities. Bloustein offers great resources, helpful professors, and a welcoming community. Be open to learning anything and everything you can. Even if you have some concrete ideas on the area of planning you’d like to focus on, it is helpful to be exposed to the different aspects of planning.”
Leading Change Through Policy and Planning
“As I thought about what I’d want to change in the world, I realized that everything starts with policy and advocacy. I hope to develop programs that allow communities to advocate for what they feel is best suited to their needs, and provide them with the tools to make it possible. The more I learn and the more people I work with in the MPP/MCRP programs, the more I can refine exactly what I need to do to fulfill my goals.”