Thomas L. Harper is a professor in the planning program of the Faculty of Environmental Design, University of Calgary. He served on the editorial boards of the Journal of Planning Education and Research , the biennial Dialogues in Urban and Regional Planning, and the annual Canadian Policy and Planning . A member of the Canadian Institute of Planners, he has consulted for government, community, and private-sector clients and has served on boards and committees for numerous community, social service, educational, and church organizations.