Mark Braza, PhD

Mark Braza is a Senior Social Scientist in the Applied Research and Methods division of the U.S. Government Accountability Office. He designs policy research studies of natural resource and environmental issues using both quantitative and qualitative methods.

He formerly was a policy analyst in the Urban and Economic Development Division of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. His doctoral research focused on environmental planning, geospatial models, and land use change. 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.

Mark Braza, PhD
Urban Studies and Planning Program
School of Architecture, Planning, and Preservation
University of Maryland
BrazaM@gao.gov