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Christopher Campbell is an Associate Teaching Professor and Associate Dean for Students at the University of Washington's College of Built Environments. His research focuses on community place-making and its social aspects, exploring how people and communities create meaningful spaces in urban environments. With a background in cultural sociology theory, he examines the intersection of built form, social behavior, and culture. His work includes studies of neighborhoods in cities like Los Angeles and Seattle, as well as investigations into historical trauma faced by indigenous populations. Campbell teaches primarily in the undergraduate Community, Environment, and Planning (CEP) program and frequently collaborates with Master's and Ph.D. students on thesis work and research. He has received five teaching awards for his innovative teaching methods and has held significant administrative roles, including serving as Chair of the Department of Urban Design and Planning from 2014 to 2023 and as interim Chair of the Department of Real Estate. In 2021, he became the Associate Dean for Students, continuing to contribute to academic policy and programming at the university.
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