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Thomas J. Campanella is a Professor in the Department of City and Regional Planning at Cornell University's College of Architecture, Art, and Planning. His scholarship focuses on the history of urban planning, the built environment, and urban landscapes, with expertise in both American cities and post-Mao Chinese urbanization.
His research spans urban history, planning history, historic preservation, and cultural geography. He investigates how social, political, and environmental forces shape urban form and local identity. His work often integrates visual and spatial analysis, including aerial photography, to interpret city development.
Campanella’s publications reveal a strong thematic focus on urban transformation, historical memory, and landscape change. His books examine Brooklyn’s evolution, China’s rapid urban growth, the cultural significance of the American elm, and aerial views of U.S. cities, reflecting interdisciplinary engagement across history, planning, and environmental studies.
- Guggenheim Fellowship (2009)
- Fulbright Fellowship (1999)
- Rome Prize Fellowship (2011)
- James Marston Fitch Foundation Fellowship (2012)
- Spiro Kostof Book Award (2005)
- John Reps Prize (1999)
- Brendan Gill Prize (finalist, 2020)
Campanella has advised doctoral students and taught courses such as CRP 3100/5100 Urban Form and the Global City and CRP 9920 Doctoral Dissertation. He has received multiple grants and fellowships supporting his research, including from the Graham Foundation and the American Academy in Rome. His public engagement includes media commentary and participation in urban planning discussions, such as on New York City’s helicopter tourism.
He is affiliated with the Cornell Mui Ho Center for Cities and has collaborated with research labs and engaged initiatives at AAP, contributing to interdisciplinary urban research and design projects.
