Professor Hill’s work addresses urban ecological dynamics in relationship to physical design and social justice issues. Her primary area of work is in adapting urban water systems to the new challenges associated with climate change. Professor Hill’s work in urban design is currently focused on New Orleans, where she is a member of the Dutch-American engineering and design team that is developing that city’s new water management strategy. Professor Hill lectures internationally on urban design and ecology. Her current book project is focused on adapting urban waterfronts to climate change.