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Maurice D. Cox is the Emma Bloomberg Professor in Residence of Urban Planning and Design at Harvard University's Graduate School of Design (GSD). He holds a Bachelor of Architecture from Cooper Union and a 2005 Loeb Fellowship from Harvard GSD. Cox's career spans public service (e.g., Director of Planning for Detroit and Commissioner for Chicago), private practice, and academia. His work emphasizes merging architecture, design, and politics to achieve equitable urban development.
Education:
- Bachelor of Architecture, Cooper Union
- 2005 Loeb Fellowship, Harvard GSD
Research Interests: Cox focuses on urban revitalization in disinvested communities, participatory design processes, and civic engagement. He pioneered initiatives like INVEST South/West in Chicago, prioritizing affordable housing and community-driven planning. His projects include rebuilding post-Katrina New Orleans and award-winning neighborhood frameworks in Detroit.
Awards:
- Henry Reed Hope Award (2024)
- American Academy of Arts and Letters Inductee (2023)
- Two honorary doctorates
Advising & Grants: Cox taught at Syracuse University, University of Virginia, Tulane, and IIT. He led Tulane's Albert and Tina Small Center for Collaborative Design, integrating academic and community efforts. His work often involves public-private partnerships and marginalized community engagement.
Lab/Teams: Directed the Small Center for Collaborative Design (Tulane School of Architecture) and currently teaches courses like ReBuild: Case Studies in Urban Redevelopment at GSD.
