Shurui Zhang is an urban designer and researcher focused on creating resilient and inclusive cities. At WXY, she worked on urban waterfront projects and infrastructure vision plans. As a Virginia Sea Grant fellow, she contributed to the Virginia Coastal Adaptation Master Plan, supporting coastal resilience efforts through both administrative work and research. Her current independent research, funded by the New York Architecture League, examines “Chinese diasporic urbanism” in Flushing and Long Island City, aiming to expand urban design and architectural theories for more equitable communities.