Jonathan L Harris (he/him)
Associate Professor College of Arts & Sciences Department of Design Providence
Biography
Jonathan Harris has worked his professional life to create walkable and bike-able cities. He is an expert on Complete Streets and their application, and is an advocate for pedestrian and cyclist infrastructure in Providence.
He has published papers on millennials and transportation trends, as well as active cities and their ability to combat obesity. He teaches the process, management and tools of design.
Education
MID, Rhode Island School of Design
Industrial Design
BA, University of Wisconsin
Comparative Literature
LEED-AP
US Green Building Council
Excellence in Urbanism
Congress for New Urbanism
“R.I. legislators vote for bill to save Crook Point Bridge, a Providence icon.” Harris, J. (April 21, 2026)
https://www.bostonglobe.com/2026/04/21/metro/providence-crook-point-bridge-authority-bill-approved-ri/?s_campaign=sharetool_copypaste_view
“Crook Point Bascule Bridge remains viable following post-fire inspection.” Harris, J. (July 9, 2021)
https://www.eastbayri.com/stories/crook-point-bascule-bridge-remains-viable-following-post-fire-inspection,91605
“Illuminating new design chosen to transform Crook Point Bridge.” Harris, J. (June 2, 2021)
WPRI.com
“Winning design for Crook Point Bridge announced.” Harris, J. (June 2, 2021)
ABC6.com
Harris, J. (December, 2024). Rain Contain. (Design Plans).
IDES3090 Design Studio – JWU.
Harris, J. (December, 2024). Vision Kitchen. (Summary of Studio Findings – Vision Kitchen).
JWU – Design Studio.
“Adaptive Devices for Rosie,” JWU Occupational Therapy Doctorate Program, Providence, RI, United States. (April 14, 2025).
“Chariho Lunch Improvements,” Chariho School District, Chariho, RI, United States. (March 13, 2025).
Johnson & Wales University Scholarship & Best Practices Expo, “Using the RISD Museum as a Teaching Tool,” JWU, Providence, RI. (April 12, 2024).
(Production). (August, 2025). School of Fish Illumination. Providence, RI, United States.
Expertise
community identity; complete streets; industrial design; liveable communities; transit; urban design