Hello! My name is Brian Lovejoy. I am an avid runner, croquet enthusiast, and aspiring urban ecologist. I have the pleasure of being co-advised by Dr. Rebecca Barak and Dr. Sophie Taddeo. I am taking part in an ongoing research project focused on finding more ecologically friendly alternatives to traditional turfgrass lawns. With my research, I am hoping to investigate the social aspects of urban greenspace installation, maintenance, and use by local government entities and by home owners. Additionally, I would like to explore the ways in which traditional lawn alternatives might mitigate urban flooding.