David Vale is an associate professor in Lisbon School of Architecture, University of Lisbon, where he teaches Urban Geography, Road Systems and Transport, Geographic Information Systems and Contemporary Urban Challenges. He has completed his Ph.D. in Architecture, Planning and Landscape at Newcastle University. David Vale has a bachelor in Geography and Regional Planning from Nova University of Lisbon, and a MSc in Geographic Information Systems from the Instituto Superior Técnico, University of Lisbon. His research is focused on urban and regional planning, specially in what concerns the integration of land use and transport, transit-oriented development (TOD), walkability, bikeability and accessibility measurement, and the relationships between the built environment and mobility patterns, physical activity and health.
This speaker will moderate a discussion on the 11th September