Ghazaleh Akbarnejad

Ghazaleh holds a B.Sc and M.Sc in architectural engineering, with more than five years of experience working in consulting engineering sector as an architect. Currently, her focus is on urban studies and planning, doing a master’s program at Simon Fraser University.

Ghazaleh’s research and design interests include community housing, neighbourhood, public space, and place-making. She is interested in using her research and design skills to improve well-being of communities and to tackle social and environmental challenges through programming and the built-environment evaluation and intervention. She finds creative and efficient ways to engage communities in this process, including underrepresented populations.

She is also into visual arts and enjoys painting.

@ghazaleh_akn Ghazaleh Akbarnejad
Ghazaleh Akbarnejad SFU Research Assistant.

How sociable is life in multi-unit rental housing: Results from Hey Neighbour Collective’s 2020-21 resident surveys

ByGhazaleh AkbarnejadFeb 4, 20224 min read
A report cover hovers in the air above a multi-unit housing buidling in Vancouver Bc.
This report provides results of the initial 2020-21 round of resident surveys completed by 619 residents of housing provided by Catalyst Community Developments Society, Brightside Community Homes Foundation, and Concert Properties in British Columbia.

Bursting social bubbles after COVID-19 will make cities happier and healthier again

ByMeg HoldenApr 1, 20212 min read
An aerial view of a field with white circles painted in a grid pattern. Some circles have small groups of people sitting in them. Circles are roughly 6 feet apart.
Led by Dr. Meg Holden, the SFU Research Team has published an article on The Conversation Canada about the importance of prioritizing social connections during the COVID-19 recovery.