Elvia W

PhD Candidate in Public Administration · Participatory Planning Researcher · GIS Analyist

I study how participatory systems mapping, scenario development, and landscape visualization can support more collaborative and community-informed planning.

About

I am a PhD candidate at the University of Victoria whose research focuses on collaborative land-use planning, climate–biodiversity–health connections, and visual tools for public engagement.

Research Interests

Participatory Planning

Co-creating planning processes and decision-support tools with communities and stakeholders.

Geographic Visualization

Using spatial and landscape visualization to communicate possible futures and support shared understanding.

Climate–Biodiversity–Health Nexus

Exploring how land-use decisions shape interconnected climate, ecological, and public health outcomes.

Featured Project

Scenario-Based Visualization for District Energy Planning in Cumberland