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David Gordon is a Professor in the Department of Geography and Planning at Queen's University, specializing in planning history, community design, and urban development. He has taught at multiple prestigious institutions, including the University of Toronto and Harvard. Gordon has served as the Director of the School of Urban and Regional Planning from 2008 to 2018 and has been actively involved in Canadian urbanism initiatives. He is a fellow of the Canadian Institute of Planners and has received numerous awards for his contributions to the field. His research primarily focuses on Canadian community planning, particularly the implementation of planning practices in Canada’s national capital region, supported by various SSHRC grants. He has also compared Canadian suburban planning with counterparts in Australia and the United States. Gordon's extensive teaching experience includes supervising over 130 graduate students and developing innovative course materials that incorporate practical applications of urban planning theory.
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