Joanne Wu


About Me

Joanne is an interdisciplinary urbanist, designer, and strategist at the intersection of placekeeping, public space and participatory design.

Location

New York City, NY
Des Moines, IA
Education
    Pratt Institute-Main
    August 2020 - May 2024
    degree
    Bachelor's
    major
    Industrial Design
    minors
    Interior Design
    Peace and Justice Studies
Work Experience
    New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA)
    Community Design Associate
    New York City, NY, United States, 10075
    August 2024 - present
    company
    New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA)
    title
    Community Design Associate
    overview
    - Support the implementation of NYCHA’s Connected Communities program and its partnership projects with city agencies, non-profits, and philanthropy organizations, creating equitable and accessible open spaces across NYCHA campuses. - Create and review participatory design plans, engagement strategies, and feedback loops for capital and partnership projects. - Assist in initiation and preparation of urban design concepts, strategies and proposals at neighborhood and block scales. - Prepare and review drawings and presentations relating to open space, urban design and architecture for community development projects.
    The Urban Conga
    Associate Design Consultant
    New York City, NY, United States, 10075
    May 2023 - August 2024
    Street Lab
    Program Staff
    New York City, NY, United States, 10075
    June 2022 - January 2024
    Van Alen Institute
    Placemaking Evalution Fellow
    New York City, NY, United States, 10075
    October 2022 - June 2023
    AKF Group
    Architectural Lighting Design Intern
    New York City, NY, United States, 10075
    May 2022 - August 2022
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Skills
Languages
ChineseEnglishFrench
Skills
AutoCADAutodesk InventorRevitRhinoSolidWorks