Christopher Rice

About Christopher Rice

A seasoned and visionary campus planner with over three decades of extensive experience in master planning, urban design, and architectural innovation, I have specialized in the development and implementation of transformative campus plans. I have led numerous high-profile projects across various educational institutions—from small private colleges to major Carnegie R-1 research universities. My career is marked by a collaborative approach, where I effectively engaged with executive leadership, faculty, staff, students, and community stakeholders to align and execute strategic visions that enhance educational environments and community integration. My expertise extends to managing complex, large-scale planning projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of excellence. My work emphasizes sustainability, innovative design, and the proactive adaptation of spaces to meet evolving academic and community needs, becoming a recognized leader in the field of educational planning and development.Keywords: Owner | Principal | Advisor | Campus Planner | Urban Planner | Planner | Architect | Landscape Planner

Experience

1. Campus Planning & Design Manager at Freese & Nichols & Cnu-ctx President

   Freese and Nichols

   Nov 2024 — Present

Education

• University of Maryland

  Masters, Architecture and Urban Planning

  1995 — 1998

• The University of Texas at Arlington

  Bachelor of Science in Architecture, Architecture

  1984 — 1988

Skills

• Zoning
• Comprehensive Planning
• Site Plans
• Strategic Planning
• Architecture
• Land Use Planning
• Site Planning
• Urban
• Project Planning
• Sustainable Design
• Urban Design
• Urban Planning
• Land Use
• Architectural Design
• Urban Regeneration
• Design Research
• Landscape Architecture
• Mixed-Use
• Sketchup
• Placemaking
• Architectures