| Education |
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2002 |
PhD,
Regional Planning,
University of Massachusetts |
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1994 |
MLA,
University of Massachusetts |
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1990 |
BLA, University
of Minnesota
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| Professional
And Research Interests |
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Greenhouse gas reduction strategies and climate change mitigation; Integration
of social justice and environmental sustainability; International
development; participatory processes, planning and design theory;
computer applications in planning and design; landscape
planning; landscape ecology; sustainable site design and
construction; Great Plains
landscapes. |
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| Academic
Positions |
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2004 - |
Director, John T. Lyle Center for Regenerative Studies, California
State Polytechnic University, Pomona |
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2008
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Professor of Landscape Architecture, California State Polytechnic
University, Pomona |
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2008-2009 |
Interim Dean
College of Environmental Design
California
State Polytechnic University, Pomona |
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2003-2008 |
Associate
Professor of Landscape Architecture, California State Polytechnic
University, Pomona |
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1998-2003 |
Assistant
Professor of Landscape Architecture, California State Polytechnic
University, Pomona |
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| Professional
and Related Experience |
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1995-1997 |
Assistant
Editor/Co-Producer, University of Massachusetts. Involved in
the editing of a number of professional reference publications. |
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1994-1995 |
Campus
Planning and Design Consultant, Campus Master Planning Group,
University of Massachusetts |
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1990-1993 |
Community
Planning and Design Consultant, Northwest Associated Consultants,
Inc., St. Louis Park, MN |
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1992-1993 |
Research
Assistant, METLAND Research Group, University of Massachusetts |
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1989-1990 |
City
Planning Assistant, City of Robbinsdale, MN |
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1986 |
GIS Research
Assistant, University of Minnesota |
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| Select Faculty
Grants and Contracts |
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2008 |
Cal Poly Pomona Climate Action Plan funded by CPP Administrative Affairs |
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2007 |
Cal Poly Pomona Greenhouse Gas Inventory funded by CPP Administrative Affairs |
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2005 |
Principal
Investigator, Sustainable Shelter Design Study in Tijuana Colonias.
Funded by the National Collegiate Inventors and Innovators
Alliance |
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2005 |
Co-Principal
Investigator, A Community-Based Housing Study in Tijuana Colonias. Funded
by Cal Poly Pomona Center for Community Service-Learning |
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2005 |
Co-Principal
Investigator, An Action research approach to investigate the
Effectiveness
of
Participatory Community Appraisal methods for the Practice of
Landscape Architecture. Funded by the College of Environmental
Design and the Cal Poly Pomona Center for Community Service-Learning |
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2004 |
Principal
Investigator, Lakeside River Park, 606 studio project
funded by the Lakeside River Conservancy (Co-PI, Phil Pregill) |
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2004 |
Principal
Investigator, San Diego Creek Watershed Management Plan,
606 studio project funded by Orange County, Watershed Division
(Co-PI, Phil Pregill) |
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2004 |
Principal
Investigator, Pacoima Wash Greenway, 606 studio project
funded by the City of San Fernando (Co-PI, Phil Pregill) |
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2003 |
Principal
Investigator, Mapping the Literature: Structural Analysis
of Landscape Architecture Research, funded by Cal Poly
Pomona Faculty Professional Development Program |
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2003 |
Co-Principal
Investigator, Tecate River Greenway Park, 606 studio
project funded by the Foundacion La Puerta (PI, Joan Woodward) |
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2003 |
Co-Principal
Investigator, Long Beach Riverlink: A Vision of Connectivity
and Sustainability for the Westside, 606 studio project
funded by the City of Long Beach, CA (PI, Joan Woodward) |
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2003 |
Co-Principal
Investigator, Carr Lake Basin Restoration Plan, 606
studio project funded by the City of Salinas, CA (PI, Joan
Woodward) |
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2002 |
Co-Principal
Investigator, San Diego River Park Conceptual Plan,
606 studio project funded by the California Coastal Conservance
(PI, Joan Woodward) |
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2002 |
Co-Principal
Investigator, San Gabriel Confluence Park: A River-Based
Urban Nature Network, 606 studio project funded by the
Sierra Club (PI, Joan Woodward) |
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2002 |
Co-Principal
Investigator, Cultural Tourism Plan for the Central Avenue
Corridor, 606 studio project funded by the Dunbar Economic
Development Corporation and the City of Los Angeles Cultural
Affairs Department (PI, Joan Woodward) |
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2000-2001 |
Co-Principal
Investigator, Technology Innovation Partnership Grant funded
by the Faculty Professional Development Program (Co-PI, Ken
Nakaba) |
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1999 |
Presidential
Travel Grant, California State Polytechnic University |
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| Select Publications
and Conference Papers |
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Books: |
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2001 |
Dines,
N.T. and K.D. Brown. Landscape Architects Portable Handbook.
New York: McGraw-Hill. |
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1998 |
Dines,
N.T. and K.D. Brown. Time-Saver Standards Landscape Construction
Details Manual. New York: McGraw-Hill. This book was
translated into Chinese in 2002. |
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CD-ROMs: |
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2002 |
Dines,
N.T. and K.D. Brown. Time-Saver Standards for Landscape
Architecture CD-ROM. New York: McGraw-Hill. |
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Refereed
Articles: |
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2008 |
Juarez, J. A. and K. D. Brown. 2008. “Extracting or Empowering? A Critique of Participatory Methods for Environmental Design.” Landscape Journal. 27:2. pp. 192-208. |
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2008 |
Willson, R. W. and Kyle D. Brown. 2008. “Local Level Climate Neutrality: Achievable Goal or Fantasy?” Journal of the American Planning Association. 74:4. pp. 497-504. |
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2007 |
Brown, K. D. and T. Kjer. 2007. “Critical Awareness in the Era of Globalization: Lessons for Landscape Architecture from an Informal Community in Tijuana, Mexico.” Landscape Review. 12:1. pp. 26-45. |
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2003 |
Brown,
K.D. and T. Jennings. 2003. "Social Consciousness in Landscape
Architecture Education: Toward a Conceptual Framework." Landscape
Journal. 22:2. pp. 99-112. |
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1996 |
Brown,
D.A. and K.D. Brown. "Disturbance Plays Key Role in
Distribution of Plant Species." Restoration and Management
Notes. 14:2. pp. 140-147. |
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Conference
Papers: |
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2009 |
Brown, K. D. 2009. "Climate neutrality in the context of suburbia: evaluating greenhouse gas reduction and mitigation strategies for suburban activity centers." A paper presented at the Council of Educators in Landscape Architecture Conference, Tucson, AZ. |
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2008 |
Willson, R. W. and K. D. Brown. 2008. " When you can’t build your way out of the problem: Evaluating greenhouse gas reduction programs for suburban activity centers" A paper presented at the American Planning Association Conference, Las Vegas, NV. |
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2007 |
Willson, R. W. and K. D. Brown. 2007. "Assessing and Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions on a University Campus: Methodology, Pedagogy, and Politics" A paper presented at the Association of Collegiate Schools of Planning Conference, Milwaukee, WI. |
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2006 |
Brown, K. D. 2006. "Ya Gotta Know the Territory: The Work of Dwight Brown and Implications for Environmental Sustainability" A paper presented at the Association of American Geographers Conference, Chicago, IL. |
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2006 |
Juarez, J. A. and Brown, K. D. 2006. "Empowering Locals: The Effectiveness of Participatory Appraisal Processes in Environmental Design" A paper presented at the Council of Educators in Landscape Architecture Conference, Vancouver, BC, Canada. |
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2005 |
Brown,
K. D. "Preserving Place by Transforming Practice: The
Potential of Proactive Landscape Architecture" A
paper presented at the Council of Educators in Landscape Architecture
Conference,
Athens, GA. |
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2005 |
Brown,
K. D. and D. A. Brown. "Managing Invasive Species
in Regenerating Landscapes: A Modeling Approach for Urbanization." A
paper presented at the American Association of Geographers
Conference, Denver, CO. |
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2005 |
Brown,
K. D. and D A. Brown. "Modeled Effects of Management
Strategies on Invasive Species in Restored Grassland Landscapes."
A paper presented at the US-International Association of Landscape
Ecology Conference, Syracuse, NY. |
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2004 |
Brown,
D. A. and K. D. Brown. "Change in a
Working Landscape: A History of Belle Prairie Township, Illinois,
1802 to 2002." A paper presented at the American Association
of Geographers Annual Conference, Philadelphia, PA. |
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2002 |
Woodward,
J. and K. D. Brown. “Patterns of
Perseverance: Thirty Years of Ecological Planning in Los Angeles.” A
paper presented at the Council of Educators in Landscape Architecture
Conference. |
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2001 |
Brown,
K.D. and T. Jennings. "Social Responsibility and Critical
Consciousness in Landscape Architecture Education." A
paper presented at the Council of Educators in Landscape Architecture
Conference, San Luis Obispo, CA. |
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2001 |
Woodward,
J. and K.D. Brown. "Patterns of Perseverence: Thirty Years
of Ecological Planning in Los Angeles." A paper presented
at the International Association of Landscape Ecology Conference,
Tempe, AZ. |
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2000 |
Dines,
N.T. and K.D. Brown "From Information to Knowledge: Towards
an Enabling Information Environment." Paper presented
at the Annual American Society of Landscape Architects Conference,
Boston, MA. |
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1999 |
Brown,
K.D. and D.A. Brown. "Planning for Process: The Role of
Disturbance in Reestablishing Grasslands." Poster Paper
presented at the American Association of Geographers Annual
Conference, Honolulu, HI. |
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1998 |
Brown,
D.A. and K.D. Brown. "Native Grass Patterns, Geomorphic
Disturbance, and Landscape Management." Poster paper presented
at the American Association of Geographers Annual Conference,
Boston, MA. |
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1995 |
Brown,
D.A. and K.D. Brown. "Native Grass Pattern Evolution
in the Northern Plains: Landscape Planning Implications." Poster
Paper presented at the U.S. Landscape Ecology Symposium,
Minneapolis, MN. |
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Research
Reports, Invited Articles and Speeches: |
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2008 |
Brown, K. D. 2008. “Climate Action Planning: Lessons from Cal Poly Pomona.” Speech at the University of Texas at Arlington. |
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2008 |
Brown, K. D. 2008. “Climate Change and the Classroom.” Speech at the Campus Climate Summit, Pomona, CA. |
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2008 |
Brown, K. D. 2008. “Greenhouse Gas Inventory Emissions: Lessons from Cal Poly Pomona.” Speech at the Campus Climate Summit, Pomona, CA. |
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2007 |
Brown, K. D. 2007. “Justice in the Context of Environmental Sustainability” Implications. Vol. 5, Issue 11. Regents of the University of Minnesota. |
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2007 |
Brown, K. D. 2007. “Institutional Opportunities for Addressing Climate Change: Lessons from Cal Poly Pomona” Speech at the Joint Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture/Council of Educators in Landscape Architecture Administrators Conference, Minneapolis, MN. |
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2007 |
Rusina, H., K. Trimiew, Z. Tucker, and K. D. Brown. "California State Polytechnic University, Pomona Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory Report, 1995-2005." |
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2006 |
Brown, K. D. 2006. "Integrating Sustainability and Social Justice Through Action: Opportunities and Challenges." Speech at 5th Annual Municipal Green Building Council Exposition, Downey, CA. |
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2005 |
Brown, K. D. "Connecting Environmental Sustainability and Social
Justice: Implications for Action." Plenary Speech presented at
the 6th Annual CEA-CREST Environmental Science Conference. Pasadena,
CA. |
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2005 |
Brown, K. D. and T. Jennings. "Collective Consciousness in Landscape
Architecture: Embracing a Social Justice Orientation to Professional
Responsibility." Progressive Planning, 143. |
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2001 |
Brown,
K.D. "Considering Critical Strands." Crit, 52. |
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1996 |
Brown,
K. D. "Are Planning and Landscape Architecture Drifting
Apart?" Wilder Times, 18:1 |
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1996 |
Brown,
K. D. and J.S. Steinkamp. "Commuter-Friendly Campus Planning." The
Commuter, 21:2 |
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1993 |
Brown,
K. D. and J. G. Fabos. "Suitability Assesment of Land
Zoned for Industrial Use - Test Case: Western Massachusetts." Amherst:
Massachusetts Agricultural Experiment Station, Research Bulletin
Number 743. |
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| Media Appearances |
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2009 |
Greenworks – KVCR Public Television. Interview regarding sustainable technology, outreach in Tijuana, and the work of the Lyle Center. March, 2009. |
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2008 |
Inland Empire Magazine. Interview regarding environmental consequences of “paper vs. plastic bag” debate. May, 2008. |
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2007 |
Chronicle for Higher Education. Data from Cal Poly Pomona greenhouse gas inventory featured in article on campus climate commitments. December, 2007. |
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2007 |
Patt Morrison Radio Show – Southern California Public Radio, KPCC. Interview regarding Lyle Center for Regenerative Studies programs and outreach activities in Tijuana. September, 2007. |
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2007 |
KTLA Morning News. Television interview regarding Lyle Center for Regenerative Studies Facilities and research activities. September, 2007. |
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| Awards
and Recognition |
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1999 |
Profile
in Teaching for use of electronic media in the classroom, California
State Polytechnic University, Pomona. |
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1998 |
Association
of American Publishers Award - as co-producer of Landscape
Construction Details CD-ROM. |
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1997 |
ASLA
Merit Award for Professional Communication - as co-producer
of Landscape Construction Details CD-ROM. |
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1994 |
ASLA
Certificate of Merit for Excellence in the Study of Landscape
Architecture. |
