Vivian was attracted by the fact that Sydney and Los Angeles are often compared to each other.
“Sydney is at a pivotal stage in its urban development crossroad, and the city of Sydney has the
opportunity to make developmental decisions that will positively affect the health and wellbeing of
Sydney’s population,” says Vivian.
Vivian selected UNSW because it takes an interdisciplinary approach to solving urban design problems.
She is currently investigating the way children relate to the built environment, a topic she began
researching in California where she studied pedestrian safety among young students.
“I think children have the capacity and imagination to enhance their experiences with their natural and built surroundings.
UNSW Built Environment has been very supportive in providing a network of academic expertise and camaraderie through its
research centres,” says Vivian.
She is a research assistant for the Faculty’s community engagement unit, reviewing literature that relates to young people’s
experience and education of the built environment.
Vivian spent two years working in the Philippines preparing research proposals and appraisals for Kiangan Municipality, and is the
recipient of several scholarships and awards, including a University International Postgraduate Award in 2005 and funding for
international conference travel under the UNSW 2007 Postgraduate Research Student Support Scheme.
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