Steven L. Nelson

Steven L. Nelson serves as an Adjunct Faculty member in the Department of City & Regional Planning at Temple University. With over 30 years of professional experience spanning municipal, county, non-profit, and private sectors across Pennsylvania, California, and New Jersey, he brings extensive practical expertise to academic instruction.

Education

• BA, Rutgers University
• MCP, University of Pennsylvania

Research and Professional Focus

Nelson specializes in community revitalization, open space planning, comprehensive planning, nature-based revitalization, resiliency planning, trail planning, and demographic analysis. His work emphasizes practical implementation strategies and local-level planning dynamics, reflecting deep engagement with real-world urban development challenges.

Professional Honors

• Certified Planner, American Institute of Certified Planners
• Certified Instructor, Pennsylvania Municipal Planning Education Institute

Professional Engagement

His civic contributions include service on local planning commissions and environmental advisory councils, demonstrating commitment to community-driven planning processes and sustainable development initiatives.