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

BA
University of Wisconsin

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 (Internet)
The Boston Globe
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 (Newspaper)
East Bay RI
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 (Internet)
WPRI
June 2, 2021
WPRI.com

Winning design for Crook Point Bridge announced (Internet)
ABC6
June 2, 2021
ABC6.com

Harris, J.
Rain Contain
IDES3090 Design Studio – JWU

Harris, J.
Vision Kitchen
JWU – Design Studio

Adaptive Devices for Rosie
physical product prototypes for adaptive improvements
JWU Occupational Therapy Doctorate Program
Academic Center
Providence
RI
United States

Chariho Lunch Improvements
Oral Presentation
Chariho School District
Chariho School Administration
Chariho
RI
United States

Using the RISD Museum as a Teaching Tool
Panel Presentation
Johnson & Wales University Scholarship & Best Practices Expo
JWU
Providence
RI

School of Fish Illumination
Production
Jonathan Harris/Mat Hartung
City of Providence Planning Department
Corner of Westminster St and Union St in Downtown Providence
Providence, RI
August, 2025