Kevin Bonnell

PhD Candidate | Planning
Kevin Bonnell

Prior Degrees

Master of Arts, Psychology with a specialization in Community Psychology, Wilfrid Laurier University
Bachelor of Science, Honours Health Science, Wilfrid Laurier University

Supervisor

Dr. Martine August

Contact

km2bonne@uwaterloo.ca

Planning Interests

  • Planning and Social Justice
  • Race in the City 
  • Evictions and Gentrification
  • Community Organizing and Urban Activism 
  • Community-Engaged Methods

Research Topic

  • Spatializing evictions along racial lines in big cities.
  • Centering the lived experiences of race and racism in the evictions process.
  • Understanding the role of community organizing and activism to plan against evictions.

Presentations/Publications/Professional Experience

  • Bonnell, K., Manthooth, R., Radtke, R., & Anderson, K. (September, 2022). Activating Community Psychology Values to Promote Inclusive Academic Spaces for Diverse Populations. In Participatory Practice in Space, Place and Service Design. Parade Publications.