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Dean Almy is a Professor and Program Director of Urban Design at the University of Texas at Austin. He holds a professional degree in architecture from Cornell University and a post-professional degree in urban design from the University of Texas at Austin. Prior to his current role, he was a Walter B. Sanders Fellow at the University of Michigan and has held faculty positions at several prestigious institutions including the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts and the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. His research focuses on integrating creative practices within urban design to address pressing urban challenges, guiding interdisciplinary teams through funded projects, and advocating for public involvement in the design process. He has received numerous accolades including the Thomas Jefferson Prize for his innovative research and an AIA/RUDAT award for excellence in urban design. His former roles include Director of the Graduate Program in Landscape Architecture and participation in various city planning commissions. Almy’s teaching emphasizes architecture and urban design, and he is actively involved in sculpting the future of urban spaces.
Urban Design • University of Texas at Austin
Leading educational and research initiatives in urban design.
Architecture • University of Michigan
Teaching and conducting research in architecture and urban design.
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