Kerry Traynor

Kerry Traynor is a Clinical Assistant Professor and Director of Graduate Programs in the Department of Urban and Regional Planning at the University at Buffalo's School of Architecture and Planning. Her work bridges academia and practice through historic preservation projects, teaching, and consulting.

Education:

• Bachelor's and Master's in Architecture, University at Buffalo
• Master of Science in Architectural History, Mississippi State University

Research Interests: Focuses on historic preservation theory, rehabilitation tax credits, cultural resource management, and Section 106 compliance. Her teaching emphasizes active learning through preservation practicums that address real-world challenges in urban heritage conservation.

Projects & Awards: Recognized for student-led projects like Against the Grain: A New Direction for Buffalo’s Old First Ward and Buffalo’s Historic Fruit Belt: A Conservation District, which won APA awards. Leads preservation efforts for landmarks such as Trinity Episcopal Church’s LaFarge rose window and the Custom House in Niagara Falls.

Professional Work: Principal investigator at kta preservation specialists, specializing in historic resource surveys, HABS documentation, and conservation planning. Qualifications under 36 CFR 61 include expertise in History, Architectural History, and Historic Preservation.