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Are you looking for plans after USC beats Nebraska? (Hoping that comment doesn’t age poorly…Fight On!) Join us for a moderate day hike at Cherry Canyon Park with not one, not two, not three, but five faculty members from the Price School of Public Policy! Professors Falletta, Nelischer, Boorn, Green, and Advisor Sommer are excited to meet you and engage in discussions about real estate development while enjoying this beautiful trail. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity—sign up now!
PACKING LIST:
Personal Items
Sun Protection (Sunscreen, Hat, Sunglasses)
Signed Waivers
Water…H20….Aqua (Please don’t forget water)
PROFESSOR: Elizabeth Falletta
ADDITONAL FACULTY: Professors Kate Nelischer, Marry-Lynne Boorn, Richard Green and Advisor Russ Sommer
DEPARTMENT: Sol Price School of Public Policy (Real Estate Development)
RATE MY PROFESSOR (FALLETTA): “She is also just an amazing person and really cares about her students.”
Elizabeth Falletta teaches architectural and urban design at USC, focusing on the values of architecture, planning, and development. She is also the principal of Falletta Development, known for one of the first small lot subdivisions in Los Angeles.
Kate Nelischer's research explores governance in planning, design, and development, including power dynamics in smart city partnerships and urban design criticism.
Marry-Lynne Boorn has a background in real estate finance and development. She served as Vice President of Development for Madison Marquette, overseeing projects nationwide.
Richard Green's research covers housing markets, policy, tax policy, and urban growth. His work appears in journals like the Journal of Economic Perspectives and American Economic Review.
Advisor Russ Sommer supports over 400 Price School students in career preparation and academic development. He previously worked as an assistant director of undergraduate advising at USC Marshall School of Business.
PEAK: Cherry Canyon Trail
DIFFICULTY: 3.5/5
SCENERY: Offers views of both the San Gabriel + Verdugo Mts.
FUN FACT: The Descanso Gardens is only a minute walk from the start of the trail!!
TRIP LEAD: Tayah Bubulka
“Mountains aren’t just funny…they’re hill-areas.”
Contact Tayah: bubulka@usc.edu
Read Tayah’s bio here.