Dr. Frederick Collignon

Biography

Fred Collignon is a Professor Emeritus in City and Regional Planning at UC Berkeley's College of Environmental Design, where he also served as Associate Dean for Undergraduate Affairs. He held the Friesen Chair in Urban Studies from 2004 to 2006 and was certified as a planner, achieving FAICP status from the American Institute of Certified Planners in 2002. Collignon co-founded Berkeley Planning Associates, which became one of the largest urban planning firms in the U.S., serving as its CEO for 24 years and working on projects across more than twenty states. He has contributed significantly to the field of city planning, with a research focus on social policy planning, urban economics, public finance, and community development among other areas. His experience includes serving as a Legislative Analyst for Congressman Clarence Long and as a Senior Economist for Abt Associates in Cambridge. Collignon's research has addressed topics such as urban recreational space shortages, comparative metropolitan planning, and federal housing programs. He has held various roles at Berkeley, including Co-Chair of the Disability Studies Program, Faculty Adviser for the Community National Service Undergraduate program, and Chair of the Faculty Advisory Committee for Service Learning. He has received numerous accolades for his teaching and contributions to community service learning.

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