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.