Scott Campbell

Scott Campbell is an Associate Professor of Urban and Regional Planning at the University of Michigan's Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning. He also serves as a Senior Fellow at the Michigan Society of Fellows and has directed the Doctoral Urban Planning Program for a decade. His work bridges planning theory, sustainability, and regional development.

• Ph.D. and MCP in Urban Planning from UC Berkeley
• B.A.S. in Environmental Earth Sciences and German from Stanford
• Additional education at Technische Universität Berlin and Freie Universität Berlin via DAAD

Scott's research focuses on sustainability, economic development, and planning theory. His writings often explore intersections between military industrialization, regional economies, and environmental justice. Recent projects emphasize complexity in urban planning and technology-driven urbanism.

His publications include The Rise of the Gunbelt and the Readings in Planning Theory series. He has taught courses on Regional Planning, Sustainability and Social Change, and Tech Clusters and Smart Cities since 2023.

• National Planning Award (APA) for sustainable development writing
• Douglas Haskell Award for Student Journals (2018)

Scott Campbell has presented at conferences like the Association of European Schools of Planning and led courses in urban theory, economic development, and technology clusters. His work continues to influence debates on planning ethics and spatial justice.