Maria Katticaran is a licensed architect and urban designer at HDR, focusing on community-centered, sustainable design. She has a career dedicated to transportation architecture and has helped shape mega-projects across North America, such as Union Station(LINK US) in Los Angeles, the Ontario Line in Toronto, Pittsburgh International Airport, etc. These projects reshape cities and create social infrastructure spaces, impacting the daily lives of millions.
Maria is deeply involved in her community. She serves on the Advisory Board of the San Francisco Bay Restoration Authority, where she reviews grant proposals and advises on an annual $25 million allocation to climate-resilient projects. She also serves on the City of Oakland's Landmarks Preservation Advisory Board.
Maria is on the leadership of the AIA National Committee on Regional & Urban Design. Recently, she was awarded the AIA CA's 2024 Young Architect award. She is also part of ULI's Health Leaders Network.
Maria has published several articles and presented at numerous conferences, including The AIA Conference on Architecture & Design, where she presented on 'Co-Design Ethics in Action.'
Courses
The Future of Mobility: Sustainable, Human-Centered Urban Design
There is a shift happening in cities today with more and more sustainable and human-centered mobility options, including public transit enhancements, the promotion of walking and cycling, and the design of mixed-use neighborhoods. Explore the impact of emerging mobility technologies and the importance of policy in shaping urban mobility in this crucial course charting the future of mobility in cities.
You’ll develop the tools to analyze and evaluate mobility solutions, integrate them into urban design, and advocate for policy changes that support sustainable urban spaces. You’ll also acquire the practical skills to implement emerging technological solutions and sustainable transportation options in real-world projects. This course is your key to designing sustainable, human-centric urban spaces and actively engaging in urban planning processes.
This course was recorded live on October 17, 2024.