Justin Golbabai

About Justin Golbabai

Justin Golbabai is the Bachelor of Science in Urban and Regional Planning Program Coordinator at Texas A&M University. He is also an Associate Professor of the Practice, teaching various urban planning courses. His expertise includes long-range planning, economic development, and community engagement. He holds certifications like AICP, CNU-A, and CFM?

Selected Publications

Golbabai, Justin (2022). The Plan Integration for Resilience Scorecard™: From Theory to Practice. Texas Chapter of the American Planning Association Conference.
Golbabai, Justin (2023). Preparing the Next Generation of Urban Planners – Texas APA Conference.
Golbabai, Justin (2023). Planning for Encounter and Dialogue – Texas APA Conference.

Recent Courses Taught

PLAN 658: Plan Implementation – A graduate course focused on the completion of planning documents, covering performance measurement, capital improvements, budgeting, and development regulations.
PLAN 661: Communications in Planning – Graduate course teaching effective communication in planning and stakeholder engagement, URPN 201: The Evolving City – Undergraduate course on social, economic, and technological forces shaping city form and function.