Dr. Mark Roseland is a globally recognised leader in sustainable development, urban planning, and community resilience. He is Professor of Sustainable Community Solutions at Arizona State University (ASU) and Senior Global Futures Scientist with the Julie Ann Wrigley Global Futures Laboratory. Formerly Director of the School of Community Resources and Development at ASU, he is also Professor Emeritus at Simon Fraser University (SFU), where he directed the Centre for Sustainable Development.
Mark’s academic foundation includes a PhD in Community and Regional Planning from the University of British Columbia. Early in his career, he worked as Chief City Planner in Metro Vancouver, where he honed his expertise in sustainable urban governance. His journey has been marked by leadership roles in academia and public service, establishing him as a preeminent authority in sustainability.
Mark has received numerous accolades throughout his career. He has been named one of ‘Vancouver's Top 50 Living Public Intellectuals’ and awarded the SFU President's Award for Leadership in Sustainability and the SFU Sustainability Network Award. His groundbreaking book, ‘Toward Sustainable Communities’, now in its fifth edition, is considered an essential resource worldwide. In 2023, Mark launched Pando | Sustainable Communities, a global network promoting collaboration among sustainability practitioners.
A sought-after keynote speaker, Dr. Mark Roseland addresses topics such as sustainable urban planning, climate action, and community resilience. His expertise empowers organisations and governments to implement effective strategies for a sustainable future. Mark’s ability to combine academic insights with practical solutions makes him an invaluable resource for businesses, policymakers, and academic institutions.
Books
Toward Sustainable Communities: Resources for Citizens and Their Governments
How to hire Dr. Mark Roseland
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Dr. Mark Roseland's official speaker topics are listed below:
- Governance for Building Sustainable Cities
- Using the Community Capital Compass to Advance Community Economic Development
- Sustainability: Major Challenges for The Business Community
- Economic Development as If Sustainability Mattered
- Toward Sustainable Cities and Communities
- Mobilising Collaboration for Sustainable Communities
Official Feedback from In-Person & Virtual Events
Feedback from In-Person Events:
“A comprehensive collection of concepts with clear illustrations and community-based examples…an essential text for all practitioners and students of sustainability planning.” — Karla, Chair, American Planning Association Sustainable Communities Division, Ebenbach Consulting
“An elegant and actionable playbook for city builders to rethink our time-tested and often misguided approaches to urban planning, design and development... exhaustive and approachable – providing new thinking, powerful solutions, and an elegant framework.” — Rob, Founder, EcoDistricts | Senior Advisor, Partnership for Southern Equity
“Groundbreaking… A must-read for academics, practitioners, and everyone concerned about the economic, environmental, and social future of our planet.” — David, Managing Director, C40 Centre for City Climate Policy and Economy
“Essential reading for those new to the space, and should be on the shelf of every practitioner as their go-to reference.” — Hilari, Vice President for Cities, U.S. Green Building Council
“The fifth edition of TSC stands out as truly transformational... Packed with more ideas and information, it appears at a time of tremendous upheaval, when the need for it is greatest... The book is almost everything I could ask for. A good buy.” — Emilie, President, Planning Institute of British Columbia
- 2023 – Published the fifth edition of ‘Toward Sustainable Communities’, introducing new frameworks for urban sustainability
- 2023 – Launched Pando | Sustainable Communities, a global network for sustainability practitioners
- 2020 – Directed the Community Capital Lab at Arizona State University
- 2018 – Appointed Senior Global Futures Scientist at ASU
- 2015 – Contributed to developing the UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly Goal 11
- 2013 – Co-founded Catalyst Community Developments, creating affordable, vibrant housing solutions
- 2009 – Helped lead the award-winning UniverCity sustainable neighbourhood project
