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Mark Braza   Mark Braza, PhD Candidate

 

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Mark Braza is a Senior Social Scientist in the Applied Research and Methods division of the U.S. Government Accountability Office. He develops policy research methodogies, designs and administers surveys, and analyzes data for policy studies submitted to the U.S. Congress in the areas of transportation, environmental protection, and community development. He formerly was a policy analyst in the Urban and Economic Development Division of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. His doctoral research focuses on urban growth dynamics, the environmental consequences of urbanization, and the impact of growth management policies. He holds an M.S. in policy analysis from Carnegie Mellon University.

 

Recent Publications:

"Neighborhood Design and Rates of Walking and Biking to Elementary School in 34 California Communities", The Science of Health Promotion, 2004, Vol. 19, No. 2.

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