Draft:Paul Chatterton
British geographer (1972–)
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Paul Chatterton (born 1972, Leeds) is Professor of Urban Futures at the University of Leeds.[1]. His work explores cities, climate change, sustainability and development, with a focus on co-production methods and civic engagement.
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Education
- PhD, Geography, University of Bristol, 1998
- B.A. Geography, Newcastle University, 1995
Early Career
Early work at Newcastle University explored the local and regional role of universities [2] [3]. Chatterton became a lecturer in human geography at the University of Leeds in 2003.
Achievements and Roles
Chatterton has authored books including:
- How to Save the City - A Guide for Emergency Action
- Unlocking Sustainable Cities - A Manifesto for Real Change
- Low Impact Living - A Field Guide to Ecological, Affordable Community Building
Chatterton cofounded LILAC Low Impact Living Affordable Community.[4]
Chatterton was appointed director of Kirkstall Valley Park in June 2025.[5]
Activism
Chatterton volunteered for KIPTIK in Mexico, Chiapas with the Zapatistas from 2001 to 2003. KIPTIK is a UK-based solidarity group who have been working on a series of projects in the autonomous communities of Chiapas in South East Mexico, since May 2000.[6]
Chatterton was a member of a group that hijacked a train carrying coal to Drax Power Station in June 2008 to protest about coal-burning power stations.[7]