Jesus Mendoza Gonzalez is a Boston-based urban planner focusing on equitable city-building.
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Boston, MA — Smart Deals, Strong Communities
Harvard Graduate School of Design
2023
This team project redevelops a South Boston waterfront through public–private collaboration to boost employment, support small businesses, and enhance infrastructure, balancing financial returns with social impact.
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Public-Private Partnerships, Urban Finance
Cambridge, MA — Modeling Pedestrian Activity
MIT City Form Lab
2023
Studies utilize urban network science to model pedestrian flows and transit access, identifying infrastructure gaps and informing service strategies based on movement patterns.
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Mobility & Transportation Planning
San Juan, PR — Carried On The Air
Harvard Graduate School of Design
2023
Proposes a design strategy for San Juan that transforms vacant lots and residential front yards in flood-prone areas into a pollinator-friendly corridor network of gardens, enhancing biodiversity and pedestrian connectivity.
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Urban Ecology, Landscape Planning
San Juan, PR — Stacking The City
Harvard Graduate School of Design
2023
Maps vacancy in San Juan, Puerto Rico using a 3D timber model and spatial grid analysis to reveal patterns tied to flood risk and guide adaptive land use strategies.
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3D Spatial Representation, Physical Modeling
Boston, MA — Winning The Neighborhood
Harvard Graduate School of Design
2023
Integrates public art into Nubian Square’s redevelopment through a community-informed mural that honors local history, uplifts cultural identity, and supports equitable revitalization.
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Participatory Planning, Narrative Urbanism, Placemaking
Boston, MA — Hamilton College Campus Master Plan
Sasaki
2023
Campus-scale master plan focused on long-range spatial strategies. Centered on participatory engagement, the project integrated academic, residential, and public realm priorities into a cohesive vision for campus life.
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Campus Planning, Long-Range Planning
Boston, MA — MSU Facilities & Land Use Plan
Sasaki
2023
Campus-wide framework guiding future development through integrated zoning, land use, and infrastructure strategies. The plan supports Michigan State University’s long-term physical vision by aligning academic growth, mobility, and sustainability goals.
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Campus Planning, Long-Range Planning
Boston, MA — Ohio River Vision & Strategic Plan
Sasaki
2023
Community-driven vision plan reimagining the Ohio Riverfront as a connected, inclusive, and resilient public realm. The strategy integrates land use, access, and activation priorities to guide long-term redevelopment across the region.
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Community Engagement, Regional Planning