My name is Pratik Mhatre. I am a doctoral student in the Urban and Regional Science program at Texas A&M University, College Station. I also have a Masters Degree in Public Policy from Georgia Tech, Atlanta and an undergraduate degree in Architecture from PiCA, University of Mumbai, India.
I am deeply interested in the relationship of public policy and the built environment. My current research interests involve looking at economic and social effects of remediation of contaminated properties. I also love studying gentrification and impact of technology and culture on the evolution of urban spaces. Through this blog, I hope to engage in discussion on trends in urban planning and design. I will also pen down my personal thoughts and opinions.