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Robert Paterson is an Associate Professor specializing in land use and environmental planning. With over 33 years at the University of Texas at Austin, he has completed 60 projects and has served as Associate Dean and Departmental Chair. He co-founded the School of Architecture’s Center for Sustainable Development, managed major renovations to create the School of Architecture Materials Lab, and established Research Centers and Digital Classrooms. He teaches graduate-level courses focusing on Planning Law, Climate Change Resilient City-Regions, Environmental Impact Assessment, Disaster Resilient City Planning, and Brownfield Redevelopment. Professor Paterson is active in professional planning practice in Texas, contributing to development seminars and serving on state and regional planning boards, including the Texas APA Board. His community service work includes leading the Central Texas Sustainability Indicators Project and the Sustainable Communities Partnership Implementation Grant. Current projects aim to improve urban resilience models and develop frameworks for sustainable climate development and disaster-resilient housing.
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