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Kathryn Howell is the Director of the National Center for Smart Growth Research and Education and an Associate Professor, Urban Studies & Planning Program. Prior to coming to NCSG, she was the co-founder and co-director of the RVA Eviction Lab and an associate professor of Urban and Regional Planning at Virginia Commonwealth University.

Alison Davitt serves as Chief Development Officer and Assistant Dean for Advancement for the School of Architecture, Planning & Preservation, bringing three decades of fundraising experience, primarily in higher education.

Student SpacesLooking for a spot to study or socialize? In addition to MAPP’s Library, the architecture building offers cozy nooks and lively spaces for students to gather or hole up for the final exam: Student Lounge: Comfy couches and amenities available to all MAPP students. Located outside the Business Office, First Floor

This story was originally published in Maryland Today. Written by Karen Shih '09. Photos by Stephanie S. Cordle.

Dr. Donald W. Linebaugh is professor of Historic Preservation in the School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation at the University of Maryland College Park. He has served as Director of the graduate preservation program (2004-2018), Dean (2018-2021), and Associate Dean (2014-2018). Before joining the Maryland faculty, Dr.

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Michael C. Abrams is a Puerto Rican architect and Clinical Professor at the University of Maryland-College Park. Mr. Abrams is the author of two best-selling books: The Art of City Sketching: A Field Manual—2nd ed. (Routledge, 2021) and Metaphoric Architecture: Transforming Ideas into 3D form (Routledge, 2025).

Zachrey Sims is the program coordinator for the ARCH program. Zach previously worked as the academic program coordinator in the American University School of International Service, and as Project Associate of Search Services at the Association of Community College Trustees.

Design thinking is my focus as a researcher and educator. While the scientific method is a way of discovering what is, design thinking is a method for envisioning what ought to be. I put designthinking into practice to envision better futures for people and communities. My scholarship

Aric joined UMD in 2016 after serving as President and CEO of a children's education company for fifteen years. As MAPP's Payroll & HR Program Manager, he assists the school with hiring, compensation, employee relations and labor compliance.

Marcus A. Cross, AIA, NOMA, is a lecturer at the University of Maryland’s School of Architecture, Planning, and Preservation. With over twenty years of experience, including managing a mid-sized architecture firm in Washington, DC, he founded M. Cross Architecture in 2024 to allow him to return to being “hands-on” throughout all phases of his projects.