Mark Seasons

Mark Seasons is a Professor and Director of the School of Planning at the University of Waterloo, Canada. He holds a Ph.D. in Regional Planning and Resource Development from the same university (1989), alongside an M.Env. Des. in Planning from the University of Calgary (1985) and a B.A. (Hons.) in Geography from Queen's University (1975).

• Affiliations: University of Waterloo, School of Planning
• Roles: Academic Director, Researcher, Educator

His research focuses on climate change adaptation, urban planning strategies, plan evaluation methodologies, and local economic development. Notable projects include studies on school closure controversies, community well-being metrics, and environmental management in coastal China.

His publications emphasize practical and theoretical advancements in planning evaluation, with recent work addressing challenges in measuring community well-being and climate change policy implementation. He has been recognized with awards such as the Distinguished Teaching Award (2011) and Fellow of the Canadian Institute of Planners (2009).

• Grants: SSHRC Insight Grant (2018-2022), CIDA Tier 1 UPCD (2001-2006)
• Supervision: 40 Masters and 26 PhD students to date

He contributes to editorial boards of journals like Urban Planning and Canadian Journal of Urban Research, and teaches courses such as PLAN 401/601 (Planners and Planning Tribunals) and PLAN 474/674 (Community Planning and Climate Change).