Tim Kellison

Tim Kellison is a Research Professor at the Urban Studies Institute of Georgia State University, specializing in the intersection of sport organizations, urban planning, and environmental sustainability. His work examines the sociopolitical, economic, and ecological impacts of large-scale sports facilities and corporate environmental initiatives.

• Ph.D. in Sport Management from Florida State University

Research interests focus on:

• Public stadium financing and democratic processes
• Urban/regional planning influenced by sports developments
• Environmental sustainability in stadium design and operations
• Sociopolitical implications of sports infrastructure
• Corporate perception management in sports

Recent publications highlight trends in no-vote stadium subsidies, sustainable design adoption, and the role of mega-events in urban transformation. He contributes to academic discourse on sports' environmental legacy and geopolitical stadium strategies.

Active in collaborative research, Kellison co-edited the Routledge Handbook of Sport and the Environment (2017) and participates in multidisciplinary teams within the Sustainable Futures Lab. His work engages with critical debates around civic paternalism, public accountability, and green practices in sports.