Our Team
As a land grant University, it is in our DNA to be of service to communities in all 100 North Carolina counties. Our focus is in support of building resilient and sustainable communities. We understand the disparities of modern-day North Carolina and are committed to supporting education, research and engagement that addresses and offers solutions to some of our state’s most vexing community growth challenges.
Core Team
Howard C. and Margaret G. Bissell Director of the Pappas Real Estate Development Program
caflink@ncsu.edu
Associate Director of the Pappas Program and Instuctor of Principles of Real Estate Development and ULI Urban Plan Practicum
arwalter@ncsu.eduTeaching Affiliates
Instructor of Principles of Real Estate Development and How Cities Are Built: Fundamentals of Urbanism and Environmental Design
iuaukhil@ncsu.edu
Instructor of How Cities Are Built: Fundamentals of Urbanism and Environmental Design
Research Affiliates
Professor of Landscape Architecture and Environmental Planning
kofi_boone@ncsu.edu
Associate Professor of Landscape Architecture and Environmental Planning
cfdelcam@ncsu.edu
Dean’s Council
Current Student Affiliates
Drake Bruner (2023-24), Hannah Clarke (2025), Kairavi Garde (2024), Kayla Gilligan (2024), Andrea Padilla Guerrero (LAEP, 2024-25), Jules Mainor (LAEP, 2023-25), Jordan Wells (MArch, 2024-25)
Former Student Affiliates
Alejandra Betancourt (2023-24), Anna Desmone (LAEP/2023-24), Valerie Friedmann (2023-24), Parker Smith (NCA&T Intern, 2024)