About me
Jeff Fugate is an Associate Professor in the UK School of Architecture, where he co-leads Studio Appalachia and Studio Louisville. Fugate has a two-decade career in community development prior to joining academia. His current research interests lie at the intersection of community-engaged design solutions for contemporary social and climate-related challenges.
Prior to joining the University, Fugate led the Lexington Downtown Development Authority, where he successfully implemented multiple public space and community development projects. Fugate holds degrees from the University of Kentucky and MIT and chairs the Lexington Affordable Housing Fund.