Alesia Hsiao
Alesia Hsiao is an editorial intern at Planetizen.
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Alesia Hsiao is currently a graduate student in the Urban and Regional Planning program at California Polytechnic University, Pomona. She is an active member of the California chapter of the American Planning Association (APA).
Undercrowding Vexes NYC Housing Authority
Elizabeth A. Harris explores the New York City Housing Authority's extensive underoccupied public housing dilemma and how attempts at resolving the issue delicately are failing to address the problem.
Why You Should Pay Attention to Rio's Earth Summit
Diana Lind previews the 2012 Earth Summit being held in 100 days in Rio, and argues why one of the year's most significant climate change conferences should receive more attention.
Quitting Diesel is Good for Your Health
Diane Bailey reports on a new study's findings linking diesel exhaust to lung cancer. The findings have sparked concern for people who live in large cities with high levels of diesel pollution.
The Unequal Cities of America
Richard Florida explores differing measures of inequality, considering both wage inequality and income inequality in American metropolitan cities.
Wind Power Projects Lift Off in NYC
After not partaking heavily in wind power, New York is advancing plans to generate wind power on several fronts, reports Mireya Navarro.