Meet our Graduate Research Assistant
Natalie Raper
MS Student in Community and Regional Planning;
Urban Information Lab
The University of Texas at Austin
Natalie Raper is a Master’s Student in the Community and Regional Planning program at the University of Texas at Austin. Currently, she is deepening her expertise at the Urban Information Lab, where her research is centered on the intersection of urban design, landscape architecture, and smart city planning. Her work particularly focuses on the incorporation of technology in urban spaces to make them more efficient, equitable, and sustainable.
As a Planning Intern at Lionheart Places LLC, Natalie has been instrumental in building project proposals, crafting marketing materials, and contributing to ongoing planning projects. Her prior experience as a full-time Planner at the same organization has sharpened her skills in editing, research, and writing, further complementing her academic pursuits.
EDUCATION
- M.S. Urban, Community and Regional Planning, The University of Texas at Austin
- B.A. History, Schreiner University, Minor in Spanish and Latin American Studies
