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Emily Tolbert

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Adjunct Assistant Professor

Emily Tolbert, AICP is an urban planner at BFJ Planning, a consulting firm in the New York City tri-state region. Her work primarily focuses on comprehensive planning, zoning studies, and environmental review for municipalities and private clients. Emily was formerly the Assistant Director of Columbia GSAPP’s Urban Planning program. Prior, she worked with Michael Moran, a leading architectural photographer, and with Sasaki Associates, a planning and design firm.

Emily has master’s degrees in Urban Planning and Historic Preservation from Columbia GSAPP, and a Bachelor of Fine Arts from New York University in Photography. Her personal work explores housing rights, affordability and preservation, and the history and memory of places.

Courses

Course Semester Title Student Work Instructor Syllabus Requirements & Sequence Location & Time Session & Points Call No.
PLAN6918‑1 Fall 2025
Thesis/Capstone I Workshop
Matthew Bauer, Emily Tolbert, Alanna Browdy, Dory Thrasher

UP Only

209 Fayerweather [Breakout Rooms: 11 AM - 1 PM (203, 204, 209 FAY, 504 Avery), 3 PM - 5 PM (203, 204 FAY), 5 PM - 7 PM (209 FAY)
W 11 AM - 1PM, 3 PM - 5 PM or 5 PM - 7 PM
Full Semester
3 Points
10800