Jonathan Harris
Assistant Professor | Design | College of Engineering & Design
Providence Campus
Jonathan Harris has worked his professional life to create walkable and bike-able cities. He is an expert on Complete Streets and their application, and is an advocate for pedestrian and cyclist infrastructure in Providence. He has published papers on Millennials and their transportation trends, active cities and their ability to combat obesity and on inclusive infrastructure. Harris teaches the process, management, and tools of design.
M.S., Industrial Design, Rhode Island School of Design
B.A., Comparative Literature, University of Wisconsin – Madison
Expertise:
- community identity; complete streets; industrial design; liveable communities; transit; urban design
Media Coverage:
- 07.07.21 - Five Questions With: Jonathan Harris, Providence Business News
- 06.02.21 - 'That bridge is Providence': City unveils winner of Crook Point redesign contest, The Boston Globe
- 06.02.21 - Illuminating new design chosen to transform Crook Point Bridge, 12 News
- 06.02.21 - Winner of Providence's Crook Point Bascule Bridge Redesign Competition Announced, GoLocalProv
- 10.18.18 - Fox Point has new benches designed by JWU graduate, Providence Business News
- 06.02.17 - Weather sets back traffic changes in Roger Williams Park, Providence Journal
- 12.09.16 - Officials strike compromise for Route 6-10 interchange, Providence Journal
- 12.01.16 - Rhode Islanders of the Year, Rhode Island Monthly
- 09.07.16 - Some upset by 6/10 Connector plan; say boulevard would have more benefits, WPRI 12
- 07.14.16 - Reports intend to help shape Rhode Island’s future, Providence Journal
- 04.07.16 - Group proposes simpler alternative for 6/10 Connector, NBC 10
- 02.20.16 - Design is ‘hot,’ but will it warm local job market?, Providence Business News