Author: Akshali

I am a second-year MRP student participating in the AAPNYC program. A Midwestern native and first-generation American, I'm fascinated by the intersection of urban design, sustainable transportation and community health. This is also my first time living in a large city like New York, so bear with me as I get a handle on this city. Follow my blog to read up on our semester here in NYC - some of the topics I cover include our studio coursework, internships, field trips and living. Be sure to also check out blogs.cornell.edu/akshali, where I document my life as a Cornell graduate CRP student. Have fun exploring!