Professor Loukaitou-Sideris' research focuses on the public environment of the city, its physical representation, aesthetics, social meaning and impact on the urban resident. Her work seeks to integrate social and physical issues in urban planning and architecture.

 

Her areas of research include quality-of-life issues for inner city residents, transit security, urban design, transportation issues, the privatization of public open space in major American downtown areas, redevelopment and varying patterns of use of neighborhood parks among different ethnic groups.

 

Loukaitou-Sideris is available to comment on a wide variety of issues including downtown Los Angeles, urban design, open space development, land use, transportation and the social uses of sidewalks.