Andrew Coleman, Senior Lecturer and Course Leader in the university’s School of Architecture and Design, said: “We are extremely pleased that Carol has made the shortlist for this prestigious award.
“Her dissertation was a fantastic example of a student researching a subject at the cutting edge of planning practice and policy and her findings have the potential to influence how planners deal with a new form of housing in England.
“This is the second year running that a Brighton planning student has been shortlisted for this award and we hope that she walks away with the prize.”
The RTPI, whose awards are the longest running and most high-profile awards in the industry, said: “For 40 years they have rewarded the brightest talent in the profession; the teams, projects and individuals that transform economies, environments and their communities all over the UK and internationally.
“They recognise and promote high quality, impactful spatial planning research from RTPI-accredited planning schools in the UK, the Republic of Ireland and internationally.
“We had particularly strong entries this year – reflecting the research strength of accredited planning schools and consultancies around the world – and after several months of marking and deliberation, judges shortlisted the following four entries from each category.”