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John Pittari, Jr. serves as Associate Professor at Auburn University's School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape Architecture (APLA), teaching urban design through the Center for Architecture and Urban Studies (Urban Studio) in Birmingham, Alabama.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Urban Design and Planning, University of Washington
- Master of Urban Planning, Graduate Program in Urban Design, City College of New York
- Bachelor of Landscape Architecture, University of Florida
His research centers on Urban Design and Walkability, with deep expertise in Planned Communities and Historic Preservation. He examines iconic planned communities globally, emphasizing adaptive reuse and community engagement as demonstrated in his award-winning book contributions.
Awards:
- International Planning History Society (IPHS) Prize for Best Planning History, Edited Work
Pittari leads the Urban Studio in collaborative projects including Birmingham's McLendon Park revitalization and historic Cobb Lane commercial area redesign. His student supervision spans thesis development and seed grant initiatives like the 2023 CADC-funded projects.
The Urban Studio functions as his primary research hub, facilitating community partnerships for real-world urban design solutions across Alabama.
