Scholarly Output

Publications

Peer-reviewed journal articles, book chapters, and working papers from the lab.

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2025

Recent Publications

Satisfied Enough to Take Action? The Role of Neighborhood Perceptions on Disaster Preparedness Behaviors in the United States

Lee, R.J. (2025). Journal of Planning Education and Research (JPER). DOI: 10.1177/0739456X251379291
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Social Vulnerability Climate Adaptation Journal Article

The Role of Neighborhood Satisfaction in Urban Tree Planting and Survival: Insights from the EquiTree Program in San Antonio, Texas

Lee, R.J., Reddick, C.G., Enriquez, R., Tilley, M., Hosea, R., & Coleman, E. (2025). Environment and Behavior. DOI: 10.1177/00139165251369683
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Green Infrastructure Social Vulnerability Journal Article

2024

2024

Neighborhood abandonment and quality of life: Evidence from the American Housing Survey

Lee, R.J., Newman, G., & Day, W. (2024). Cities. DOI: 10.1016/j.cities.2024.105011

Analyzes American Housing Survey data to explore the relationship between neighborhood abandonment and quality of life. Finds that the presence of abandonment is negatively associated with neighborhood satisfaction, while housing values are sensitive to both presence and severity. Emphasizes that socially vulnerable communities with high tolerance but low resilience require greater attention, especially toward improving the social environment.

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Built Environment Social Vulnerability Journal Article

Working Papers & Reports

Working Papers

Flood Buyouts and Green Infrastructure in Harris County: Effects on Nearby Property Values

Lee, R.J., Day, W., Abuabara, A., Newman, G., & Peacock, W. (2023). Working Paper · Lincoln Institute of Land Policy

Measures the effects of flood buyout programs and the subsequent conversion of acquired parcels into green infrastructure on nearby residential property values in Harris County, Texas. Sponsored by the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy.

Green Infrastructure Climate Adaptation Working Paper

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