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Mark Baker is a Professor of Urban Regional Planning at the University of Manchester. He has extensive professional experience as a chartered town planner in local government and has served as a lecturer at both Newcastle and Manchester Universities. His research interests are concentrated on regional strategic planning, central-local relations, and the plan-making process in England. Baker has been involved in various sponsored research projects including stakeholder involvement in the Regional Planning Guidance process, and sustainability appraisals of development plans. He has contributed as a project manager and co-director in projects related to the effectiveness of English structure planning processes and has worked with organizations like the Joseph Rowntree Foundation and the North West Development Agency. Mark has also held significant positions within professional bodies including the Town and Country Planning Association, where he chairs the Regional Planning Task Team. His expertise aligns with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, emphasizing his commitment to sustainable development within urban planning.
University of Manchester • Manchester, England
Professor of Urban Regional Planning, involved in teaching and research activities.
Includes MSc in Advanced Electrical Power Systems and MSc in Communications and Signal Processing.