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Jerold S. Kayden is the Frank Backus Williams Professor of Urban Planning and Design at Harvard University Graduate School of Design and the founding director of the Master in Real Estate Program. He previously served as co-chair of the Department of Urban Planning and Design and director of the Urban Planning Program. His research and teaching focus on land use environmental law, public and private development in urban settings, public space, and urban disaster resilience in the context of climate change. Professor Kayden has authored and co-authored several influential publications, including books on private public spaces and urban disaster resilience. He has advised numerous governments and organizations globally and has argued significant court cases, including at the United States Supreme Court. His work extends to various international development projects, consulting for agencies like the World Bank and the United Nations. He has received several honors, including a Guggenheim Fellowship and multiple awards from professional associations. His educational background includes degrees in undergraduate studies, law, and city and regional planning from Harvard.
Administered by the Harvard Kenneth C. Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS).