Driven by a desire to understand and improve how physical environments impacts human wellbeing, DeVore applies a human-centered design approach. She uses post-occupancy evaluations, community engagement, systems thinking, design research, and other frameworks to study each unique space or locale and uncover design and programming insights that can transform it to better meet the goals of the community.

Applying these approaches to the design of public spaces and neighborhoods, DeVore works to create urban environments that foster social connection, sense of belonging, and trust to help people thrive in cities.