Profile: Meet Professor Ethan Seltzer
Ethan Seltzer is Cascadian.
Meet Professor Ethan Seltzer

Ethan P. Seltzer, Ph.D
Professor of Urban Studies and Planning
Director, School of Urban Studies and Planning

B.A. 1976 (biology) Swarthmore College; M.R.P. 1979 University of Pennsylvania; Ph.D. 1983 (city and regional planning) University of Pennsylvania.



In addition to serving as the Director of the School of Urban Studies and Planning, Dr. Seltzer teaches interdisciplinary courses dealing with themes of regions, planning, and place. His research interests include Cascadia, regional planning, and regional and community development. He is recognized for his contributions to local and regional planning in the Portland area, and has been invited to speak in cities throughout North America. He has served in the past as President of the City of Portland Planning Commission, the Portland Institute of Contemporary Art, the Oregon Environmental Council, and the 40-Mile Loop Land Trust, among others.

Current Vita

Professor Seltzer's contact information:
Office: Urban Center, room 350A
Phone: (503) 725.5169
E-mail: seltzere@pdx.edu