Walker Wells

Walker Wells is a Lecturer in Urban Planning at UCLA's Luskin School of Public Affairs and Executive Director of Global Green USA. He specializes in green building, sustainable development, and urban sustainability, holding certifications as a LEED Accredited Professional and Green Rater. His roles include serving on the California Green Building Code Advisory Committee (2010–2014) and lecturing at Claremont Colleges.

Education:

• Master’s of City and Regional Planning, California Polytechnic University, San Luis Obispo
• Bachelor’s degrees in Sociology and Environmental Studies, University of California Santa Barbara
• Further study at Lund University and Lund Polytechnic Institute School of Architecture, Sweden

Research Focus: Integrating environmental sustainability into urban development, affordable housing policies, and community-driven green initiatives. His work emphasizes technical guidance, policy innovation, and cross-sector collaboration.

Awards:

• 2013 Fulbright Fellow (Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm)
• 2012 Pritzker Fellow (UCLA Institute of the Environment and Sustainability)

Professional Experience: Includes roles as Senior Urban Designer at Gruen Associates, Planner for the City of Santa Monica, and Urban Planner for Malmö, Sweden. He co-authored a seminal book on sustainable housing and advises cities nationwide on green development strategies.