Dr. Chris Quattro, AICP, has a PhD in City and Regional Planning from the University of Pennsylvania focusing on Land Use Planning and Planning Law. Their research focuses on social and environmental implications of property law and land development regulations. Quattro has practical experience in city planning, having previously worked as the Director of City Planning and Development for San Antonio City Council District 1 where their work covered zoning, comprehensive planning, housing, and infrastructure matters. They also previously served as a member of the Yeadon Zoning Hearing Board and are currently part of the Watauga County Housing Council. In addition to their work at App State, they work for a private Texas-based law firm as their Lead Land Development Researcher assisting a variety of clients on planning law concerns. Dr. Quattro’s first passion is teaching and educational development, believing that training and information provide the strongest basis for community development. Chris is an organizer of the University’s Early Career Parent Faculty Network group, and advisor of the department’s Student Planners Association.