Kenya Williams is the founder of Hush Soundscape Planning and Design in Portland, Oregon, the first urban planning and design firm specializing in soundscape planning and design. Kenya is a Quiet Parks International Advisor and a strong advocate for soundscape awareness and sensory urbanism.
He has researched and pioneered the integration of acoustic ecology and sensory urbanism with urban planning and urban design in the United States. His research interests include examining the role of the soundscape in understanding, managing, planning, and designing cities and public spaces. Additionally, his research interests include exploring the impacts of inequitable noise codes on communities of color and low-income communities.
Kenya is a strong champion for social and environmental justice and is currently engaged with numerous organizations throughout the United States. In addition to his expertise in urban planning and acoustic ecology, he is a skilled diversity, equity, and inclusion practitioner with expertise in equity strategy, facilitation, research, and the implementation of equity and anti-racism best practices.
