About Me :)

When I was curled up in my bed in a southern Chinese city, watching Woody Allen's Manhattan, I never imagined that I would one day find myself in New York, deeply intertwined with this city's vibrant fabric.

In China, I studied Urban and Rural Planning at Beijing Normal University Zhuhai. In the beautiful coastal city of Zhuhai, I embarked on my design journey and began pondering the intricate relationship between planning, architecture, and the urban landscape.

In 2023, I ventured to Cornell's AAPNYC to pursue a Master of Science in Advanced Urban Design (M.S.AUD). Under the guidance of many brilliant scholars and peers, I started focusing on stakeholder engagement, community coordination, and how urban economics and politics shape design strategies that impact people's lives.

Outside the realm of design, my interests are delightfully diverse. I proudly consider myself a Japanese whiskey connoisseur, and my Google Maps is packed with over 100 recommended restaurants and bars in New York City! I have a passion for jazz, R&B, and classic films—these artistic worlds enrich my daily life. In my free time, I love planning dinner parties with friends and enjoying outdoor activities.


Reach out to me at alex.xuzj@gmail.com or LinkedIn.
Feel free to download my resume.