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Thomas Selland
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Thomas Selland
Professor Emeritus
Education
University of Michigan: Ph.D. of Urban and Regional Planning, 1981
University of Illinois: Master of Architecture in Urban Design, 1970
North Dakota State University: Bachelor of Architecture, 1965
Teaching Area
Urban Design Practice and Theory, Architectural Design, Urban Planning History and Theory, Historic Preservation, Health Facilities Planning, Community and Neighborhood Design/ Conservation, Sustainability in Urban Design and Planning, Architectural Programming, Design Methods, Statistics and Research Methods, Survey Research, Gaming.
Memberships
APA, Institute for Urban Design, Urban Land Institute, National Trust for Historic Preservation, Environmental Design Research Association, Kappa Tau Delta, Phi Kappa Phi
Academic and Professional Honors
Neighborhood Service Recognition, Lincoln Terrace Historic District, OKC, 1991.
Outstanding Service Award, AIA Oklahoma Chapter, 1989.
Citation of Service, Governor's Task Force on Economic Development, OK, 1988.
Teaching Experience
University of Oklahoma: Associate Professor of Architecture, 1978-1999
University of Michigan: Instructor of Architecture and Basic Design, 1977-1978
Oklahoma State University: Assistant Professor of Architecture and Urban Design, 1970-1974
Professional Experience
TSA - and Urban Design Consultancy, Principal and Owner, 1990- Present
C.F. Murphy Associates, Architects, Engineers and Planners, Chicago Central Area Transit Project-Researcher/Programmer/Planner/Designer, 1974-1976
Publications (selected)
"Gaming as a Decision Making Instrument in Small Town Redevelopment: the DT ReDe Game," paper presented at the Alan Feldt Colloquium, University of Michigan, 1994.
"Oklahoma City Vision: Building a Quality Community-an Urban Design Review," University of Oklahoma, 1993.
"Penn Square / Belle Isle Neighborhood Urban Design Public Opinion Survey," TSA - an Urban Design Consultancy, 1992.
"CMCIZD Comprehensive Plan," University of Oklahoma, Design/Research Center, 1991.
"Self-Study Report - Application for Candidacy Status," Planning Accreditation Board, Regional and City Planning Program, University of Oklahoma, 1990.
"An Urban Design Charette," paper presented at OKAPA Conference, Norman, OK, 1990.