Welcome. I'm C.J. Gabbe, an urban planner exploring the intersection of environmental sustainability and housing affordability.
As an associate professor in Santa Clara University's Department of Environmental Studies and Sciences, I examine critical issues facing our cities and communities. My research centers on three interconnected topics:
- Climate resilience, with a focus on vulnerability to extreme heat, wildfires, and flooding.
- The relationship between housing development and environmental quality.
- The effectiveness and design of land use regulations.
I bring both academic expertise and experience as a practitioner to my work. Before joining Santa Clara University, I spent a decade in professional urban planning and public policy roles, including positions with Fregonese Associates, the Portland Development Commission, and U.S. Senator Ron Wyden's office.
In the classroom, I teach courses spanning urban planning, environmental policy, research methods, and geographic information systems (GIS), helping students develop the tools to address tomorrow's urban and environmental challenges.
I hold a Ph.D. in urban planning from the UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs, a Master of Urban Planning from the University of Washington, and a bachelor's degree in Planning, Public Policy and Management from the University of Oregon.
