Dr. Ellen Dunham Jones

Biography

Ellen Dunham-Jones is a Professor and the Director of the Urban Design Program at the Georgia Institute of Technology. She is a registered architect and has a well-founded expertise in sustainable suburban redevelopment, recognized as a leading urbanist. As the author of over 100 articles and co-author of the acclaimed 'Retrofitting Suburbia' book series, she has documented numerous successful retrofits of aging big box stores and malls into healthier, sustainable places. Her key publications include 'Retrofitting Suburbia: Urban Design Solutions for Redesigning Suburbs' and 'Case Studies in Retrofitting Suburbia: Urban Design Strategies for Urgent Challenges.' In addition to extensive lecturing and community workshops, she chairs the Board of the Congress for the New Urbanism, actively participating in various national boards and committees. Her research and teaching explore innovative strategies for addressing the complexities of aging suburbs, climate change, and shifting urban mobility. Dunham-Jones has received numerous accolades, including the PROSE award for the best book in architecture and urban planning, and has been recognized as one of the top influential urbanists in the field. She has contributed to various international discussions and media platforms, sharing insights on urban design and the importance of rethinking suburban spaces in contemporary contexts.

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