Hue-Tam Jamme

Huê-Tâm Jamme explores the effects of new technologies on space and society, especially on how people move, work, shop, and socialize in cities. At the intersection of planning and innovation, how can we shape urban spaces that are more livable, accessible, and equitable? To address this overarching research question, Jamme has led projects on car-free living in the United States; automated food vending in France; the platform economy in Southeast Asia; among others. In her award-winning dissertation, she developed a theory of "productive frictions" to explain how motorbike mobility in Vietnam produces high opportunities for commercial and social interactions on city streets; and why the rapid adoption of cars and mass transit will likely reduce the level of productive frictions in cities. Her research interests span mobility, retail, transit-oriented development (TOD), and public space. She uses a range of qualitative and quantitative methods. She promotes a global comparative perspective in built environment research. Her work has been published in edited volumes and academic journals, including Transportation Research, the Journal of Planning Education and Research, and the Journal of Environmental Psychology. Her research and teaching draw on several years of professional practice in Asia as a consultant in urban development.