Allen, Barbara (1955-....)

Professor, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, USA. Barbara Allen, CSTB, (Technical and Scientific Research Center on Housing) is the head of the Generative Urban Sociology Laboratory (LSUG) whose activity is mostly related to socio-urban dynamics. Its activity combines research and counsel activities to design and implement residential and urban strategies (urban lay out, urban management). One of her main topics has been to develop qualitative interviews on an extensive basis in many large housing estates and therefore develop an in depth understanding about the processes affecting these neighborhoods and their causes. These analyses help shaping accurate strategies to overcome difficult situations.