Background

Cranz, Galen was born on April 7, 1944 in Seattle, Washington, United States. Daughter of Richard F. and Phyllis (Whitaker) Cranz.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Reed College, 1966. Doctor of Philosophy, University Chicago,1971. Visiting assistant professor Illinois Institute Technology, 1969-1971.

Assistant professor Princton (New Jersey) University, 1971-1975.

Assistant professor University of California-Berkeley, 1975-1981, associate professor department architecture, since 1981. Consultant in field; juror Progressive Architecture Design awards, 1980, Penn Yards Design Charrette, New York City, 1991, Todos Santos Plaza, Concord, California, 1987.

National Institute of Mental Health fellow, 1966-1968. United States Public Health Service fellow, 1968-1969.

Graham Foundation grantee, 1973-1978.

Kellogg National fellow, 1981-1984.

Career

Visiting assistant professor Illinois Institute of Technology, 1969—1971. Assistant professor Princeton (New Jersey) University, 1971—1975, University California, Berkeley, California, 1975—1981, associate professor department architect, 1981—1987, professor department architect, since 1987. Juror Progressive Architect Design awards, 1980, Penn Yards Design Charrette, New York City, 1991, Todos Santos Plaza, Concord, California, 1987.

Consultant in field.

Achievements

• Galen Cranz has been listed as a notable architectural design educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Works

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  • The Politics of Park Design: A History of Urban Parks in America

    (Galen Cranz surveys the rise of the park system from 1850...)

  • Politics of Park Design: A History of Urban Parks in America

    (Galen Cranz surveys the rise of the park system from 1850...)

Membership

Member American Sociological Association, Environmental Design Research Association, Women"s Study Group on Environmental Issues in China, Organisation Women Architects.

Connections

Father:

Richard F. Cranz

Mother:

Phyllis (Whitaker) Cranz