Dr. Stephen Gray

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Stephen Gray is an associate professor of Urban Design and co-director of the Master of Landscape Architecture in Urban Design degree program at Harvard Graduate School of Design. His work and scholarship focus on the intersections of race, capital, and infrastructure in shaping urban environments, emphasizing the role of design in fostering social equity and resilience. As an urban designer and educator, he leads community-engaged projects while also contributing to academic discourse through publications and public forums. Gray’s research recognizes the political dimensions of urban space and aims to reframe traditional narratives of urban development. He actively collaborates with various organizations, including the Global Design Initiative for Refugee Children and the Urban Institute, to develop tools that enhance community agency and access to resources. His commitment to integrating theory and practice is evident in his leadership roles in several professional committees and boards, including the President's Committee on Harvard's Legacy of Slavery. Gray holds a Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Cincinnati and a Master of Architecture in Urban Design from Harvard University, where he received the Thesis Prize for Outstanding Leadership in Urban Design.

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