- Download my CV (updated Jan 2026)
Hello! I am Keunhyun (Keun) Park, a researcher and teacher of urban nature design and planning. I am an Assistant Professor of Urban Forestry and lead the Urban Nature Design Research Lab (under_lab) at the University of British Columbia, and an Adjunct Professor at Utah State University. Trained in landscape architecture and urban planning, my work examines how urban nature actually works in people’s daily lives and how evidence from those everyday experiences can inform better design, planning, and policy.
My research focuses on three interconnected areas:
- Everyday access and experience of urban nature: I study what enables or constrains people’s access to parks, streetscapes, and blue–green networks, and how design and mobility shape who uses urban nature, how, and with what social and health implications.
- Methods for measuring use, experience, and outcomes: I develop and apply innovative methods, including spatial analytics, sensing technologies, and behavioural data, to more reliably measure access, use, and lived experience in urban environments.
- Equity, justice, and decision-making in urban nature planning: I work at the intersection of urban design, transportation, and ecology to support more equitable and evidence-informed decisions, particularly for historically underrepresented communities.
Across these areas, I collaborate closely with students, communities, and public agencies to translate research into practical action. Ultimately, I envision cities where everyday nature is accessible, welcoming, and a source of joy for everyone.
For publications and ongoing work, see my Google Scholar profile and feel free to connect on LinkedIn.
