Soumya Gupta
Hi, I am Soumya!
I am a planner and designer who aims to navigate complexities and challenges of planning to achieve communities and cities that are as socially, economically and environmentally equitable as they are diverse.
I'm a City and Regional Planner, GIS analyst, and Architect exploring full time positions.
Welcome to my site! I have spent some time documenting my work and interests here. I am recognized for my writing skills in various projects. I have been appreciated for my diagramming and graphics.
I urge you to look around!
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Exploratory Writings
Connecting the dots, and linking various articles and papers for a comprehensive exploration of diverse topics over time.
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Dabbling in dual imperatives of affordability and sustainability, I evaluate R-PACE and Alternative Policies using three evaluation criteria—Financial Risk and Market Stability, Financial Accessibility and Equity, and Program Transparency and Administrative Efficiency.
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I delve into examination of racial dynamics in neighborhoods, comparing predominantly black and white tracts- raising questions about racial biases, cultural significance, and equitable urban development.
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I delve into the evolution of Economic Theory from Econ to Human through Richard Thaler’s “Misbehaving: The Making of Behavioral Economics”, looking at it through its application in the international context of India.
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Intersecting Injustices, I delve into Kendi's exploration of the complex relationship between race, classism, and capitalism- invoking reflections on caste-based discrimination in India.
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Examining Economism's impact on Local Economic Development, this essay advocates for holistic models promoting social well-being, environmental sustainability, and economic growth.
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Exploring Urban Planning Frontiers: Navigating the Renewal of Planning Theory and Understanding Language, Rationality, and Social Science Critiques for Contemporary Challenges.
Soumya Gupta.
About Me,
Achieving communities and cities that are as socially, economically and environmentally equitable as they are diverse drives me. My goal is to contribute to the sustainable development and equitable communities.
I am particularly interested in addressing complexities and challenges of planning in culturally diverse communities and communities living in poverty. Topics that interest me are Resilience, Affordability, Wealth Gap, Inequalities and Equity. With a background in Architecture, I aim to use design as a tool to bring a holistic and equity-focused approach to shape vibrant and accessible cities for all, focusing on the many facets of "development".
I have worked in public-private partnerships in both India and United States. Always open to conversations and potential collaborations for topics such as social and economic impact, economic and community development, resilience, and sustainability!
This website showcases selected works of an architect turned City Planner from Georgia Tech, specializing in Economic Development, and Housing and Community Development; and a GIS Technology specialist.
