Lou Huang

Hometown: Fremont, CA
Undergraduate Degree: UC Berkeley, Architecture
Favorite City: Vancouver
Planning Concentration: Urban Design

How did you get interested in planning?

I spent about three years designing coffee shops. It was fun while it lasted but after a while I wanted to set my sights on something bigger. Much bigger. I've always been interested in cities and I took a couple city planning courses in undergraduate. I figured cities are the biggest things anyone can design, so I did that.

What was your background prior to coming to Penn?

Architecture. Coffee shops. This was 75% of my life and the irony is I don't even drink coffee.

Why did you choose Penn to study city planning?

My old boss went here so I figured if he wrote a letter of recommendation I'd be a shoe-in for sure.

What has been your favorite class so far?

This is going to be a BIG SURPRISE: the urban design one.

Are you involved in any planning related activities?

I'm on the staff of Panorama, the city planning department journal. Primarily I make it look pretty.

What are your career ambitions?

Marry rich, rule the world. I will also settle for happiness.