Heather Braiden

Heather Braiden is an Assistant Professor in Landscape Architecture at the University of Montreal. Her academic work focuses on the intersection of cultural heritage, social identity, and post-industrial environments, particularly in post-mining landscapes.

Her research explores how communities perceive and assign value to transformed landscapes, often regarded as ruins or disaster zones, and how these spaces can be reinterpreted as cultural heritage. This thematic focus reflects a growing interest in the social and symbolic dimensions of ecological recovery and urban regeneration.

The available publication, presented at ACHS 2016, highlights her engagement with international scholarly discourse on landscape as heritage. Her work demonstrates a strong emphasis on the cultural narratives embedded in degraded environments, especially in the context of Quebec’s industrial history.

While no scientific awards are listed in the provided texts, her participation in international conferences indicates active scholarly engagement. There is no information available about formal advisees or grant-funded research projects.

Heather Braiden is affiliated with the University of Montreal, where she contributes to the academic and intellectual life of the Landscape Architecture community. No associated labs, research teams, or institutional centers are mentioned in the provided materials.