Professor Dr. Pierre Gauthier

Biography

Pierre Gauthier is an Associate Professor in the Department of Geography, Planning and Environment at Concordia University since 2008, having joined in 2001. He earned a B.Arch from Université de Montréal, an M.Arch from Université Laval, and his PhD in Urban Planning from McGill University in 2003. His research focuses on urban morphogenesis and the evolution of urban forms, particularly in relation to the quality of urban form shaped by development planning practices in Quebec. He explores the impacts of normative planning theories on urban fabric and the quality of transportation infrastructure on urban morphology. Gauthier has undertaken various collaborative research projects, including extensive work on the history of development planning in Quebec and community-focused mega-projects. He has supervised numerous graduate students in Geography, aiding their research on urban studies and participatory planning through innovative methods like virtual reality. His selected publications cover urban morphology, integration urban infrastructure, and participatory planning for community development, making significant contributions to the understanding of urban environments in North America and beyond.

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