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'''Christopher Tyler Burks''' (born [[May 17]], [[1987]] in Chattanooga, Tennessee) is a visiting professor of political science at [[Samford University]]. Burks serves as president of the Alabama Chapter of the American Society for Public Administration and as vice president of the [[Five Points South neighborhood]]. Burks also serves on the [[University of Alabama at Birmingham]] Young Alumni Council.
'''Christopher Tyler Burks''' (also known as '''Chris Burks'''; born [[1987]]) is an urban policy scholar, professor, planning commissioner, and consultant in [[Birmingham]].[https://www.ctburks.com/]


Burks is the founder of Urban Analysis, a management consulting business. He worked as a consultant and public policy analyst for Birmingham City Councilor [[Darrell O'Quinn]] on several transportation projects such as writing the technical specifications for the public ridesharing service [[Birmingham On-Demand]] from [[2018]]-[[2019]].
Burks is a visiting assistant professor of political science at [[Samford University]] in the [[Howard College of Arts & Sciences]]. His research focuses on regional governance in the [[Birmingham Metropolitan Area]]. He teaches courses in American politics, law, policy, planning, and administration.[https://www.samford.edu/arts-and-sciences/directory/Burks-Christopher-Tyler]


Burks is completing a PhD in public administration and policy at American University in Washington, D.C. Previously, he graduated from [[UAB]] with a Master of Public Administration (MPA) in [[2018]], and from Florida College with a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in [[2009]]. Burks grew up in [[Homewood]], graduating from Homewood High School in [[2005]].
Burks was appointed to the [[Birmingham Planning Commission]] by the [[Birmingham City Council]] on Aug 22, [[2023]].[https://www.al.com/news/2023/09/samford-political-science-professor-appointed-to-birmingham-planning-commission.html#:~:text=Christopher%20Burks%2C%20currently%20a%20visiting,to%20the%20Birmingham%20Planning%20Commission.] He serves as a commissioner implementing the [[Birmingham Comprehensive Plan]] by coordinating public and private development in the City of Birmingham, including its transportation network, community facilities, and the arrangement of land uses. Burks is a member of the Zoning Advisory Committee of the commission.[https://www.birminghamal.gov/about/city-directory/planning-engineering-permits/regulatory-committee-meetings/bpc]


Burks is active in civic engagement. In addition to his current roles, he previously served on the board of directors for the [[UAB]] MPA Alumni Society from [[2018]]-[[2020]] and on the MPA Advisory Board supporting reaccreditation with the Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration in [[2021]]. Chris advised [[Darrell O'Quinn]] on the City Center Master Plan Steering Committee, and he served on the Southside Community Framework Plan Implementation Committee. Chris is a member of the [[YMBC Civic Forum]], [[Birmingham Historical Society]], [[Alabama Rivers Alliance]], Alabama Arise, and the Alabama Chapter of the Urban Land Institute.
Burks serves as president of the Alabama Chapter of the American Society for Public Administration (ASPA) with the mission of advancing excellence in public service.[https://www.alaspa.org/]


Burks has lived in the [[Five Points South neighborhood]] since 2013 with his wife Dr. Elizabeth Baker.
Burks is the founding principal of Urban Analysis, a management consulting firm in Birmingham.[https://www.urbananalysis.org/] He consulted as a public policy analyst for Birmingham City Councilor [[Darrell O'Quinn]] on several transportation projects from [[2018]]-[[2019]] such as writing the request for proposals (RFP) for the public ridesharing service [[Birmingham On-Demand]].[https://www.al.com/news/2023/05/new-five-points-south-neighborhood-vp-christopher-burks-wants-to-focus-on-true-democracy.html]
 
Burks is completing a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in public administration and policy at American University in Washington, D.C.[https://www.american.edu/profiles/students/cb0533a.cfm] Previously, he graduated from the [[University of Alabama at Birmingham]] (UAB) with a Master of Public Administration (MPA) in [[2018]], and from Florida College with a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in [[2009]]. Burks graduated from [[Homewood High School]] in [[2005]].
 
Burks is active in community service and civic engagement. He began serving on the board of the [[Alabama Citizens for Constitutional Reform]] and on the UAB College of Arts and Sciences Alumni Board in [[2024]]. Previously, he was elected vice president of the [[Five Points South neighborhood]] association in [[2023]]. Burks served on the board of the [[UAB MPA Alumni Society]] from [[2018]]-[[2020]] and on the UAB MPA Advisory Board supporting reaccreditation with the Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration (NASPAA) in [[2021]]. He also served on the Young Alumni Council of [[UAB]] from [[2022]]-[[2023]].[https://alumni.uab.edu/s/1881/alumni19/interior.aspx?sid=1881&gid=2&pgid=512] Burks advised the Steering Committee of the [[2019 City Center Master Plan]], and he served on the Southside Community Framework Plan Implementation Committee. Burks served on Mayor [[Randall Woodfin]]'s Transition Team on Transparency & Efficient Government in [[2018]], and on Mayor [[William Bell]]'s Task Force on Preserving Dynamic & Diverse Neighborhoods in [[2017]]. Burks is a member of several state and local associations: [[YMBC Civic Forum]], [[Birmingham Historical Society]], [[Alabama Rivers Alliance]], [[Alabama Arise]], and [[Urban Land Institute of Alabama]].


==References==
==References==
* Gann, H. (April 30, 2023) "[https://www.birminghamlede.com/data/33294/reader/reader.html?t=1682965638677#!33294 Finding the way to equitable and sustainable development]" ''The Birmingham Lede''
* Burks, Christopher Tyler (October 11, 2022) "[https://doi.org/10.1080/15236803.2022.2129552 Preparing undergraduate students for public service]" ''Journal of Public Affairs Education''
* Gann, H. (May 12, 2023) "[https://www.al.com/news/2023/05/new-five-points-south-neighborhood-vp-christopher-burks-wants-to-focus-on-true-democracy.html New Five Points South neighborhood VP Christopher Burks wants to focus on ‘true democracy’]" ''AL.com''
* Burks, Christopher Tyler (December 21, 2022) "[https://comebacktown.com/2022/12/21/is-metro-birmingham-ready-for-regional-governance-researcher-wants-your-reaction/ Is metro Birmingham ready for regional governance?]" ''ComebackTown.com''
* Burks, C.T. (Dec 21, 2022) "[https://comebacktown.com/2022/12/21/is-metro-birmingham-ready-for-regional-governance-researcher-wants-your-reaction/ Is metro Birmingham ready for regional governance?]" ''[[ComebackTown.com]]''
* Parker, Illyshia (July 21, 2023) "[https://www.bizjournals.com/birmingham/news/2023/07/21/five-points-south-neighborhood-association-vp.html Five Points South Neighborhood Association VP talks outlook for the historic district]." {{BBJ}}
* Burks, C.T. (2022) "[https://doi.org/10.1080/15236803.2022.2129552 Preparing undergraduate students for public service]" ''[[Journal of Public Affairs Education]]''
* Gann, Heather (May 12, 2023) "[https://www.al.com/news/2023/05/new-five-points-south-neighborhood-vp-christopher-burks-wants-to-focus-on-true-democracy.html New Five Points South neighborhood VP Christopher Burks wants to focus on ‘true democracy’]." ''The Birmingham Lede''/{{AL}}
* Gann, Heather (April 30, 2023) "[https://www.birminghamlede.com/data/33294/reader/reader.html?t=1682965638677#!33294 Finding the way to equitable and sustainable development]." ''The Birmingham Lede''/{{AL}}
* Gann, Heather (September 1, 2023) "[https://www.al.com/news/2023/05/new-five-points-south-neighborhood-vp-christopher-burks-wants-to-focus-on-true-democracy.html Samford political science professor appointed to Birmingham Planning Commission]." ''The Birmingham Lede''/{{AL}}


==External links==
==External links==
* [https://www.ctburks.com/ Christopher Tyler Burks] personal website
* [https://www.ctburks.com/ Christopher Tyler Burks] research website
* [https://www.urbananalysis.org/ Christopher Tyler Burks] Founder of Urban Analysis
* [https://www.urbananalysis.org/ Urban Analysis] business website
* [https://www.american.edu/profiles/students/cb0533a.cfm Christopher Tyler Burks] PhD Candidate and Adjunct Instructor at American University
* [https://www.samford.edu/arts-and-sciences/directory/Burks-Christopher-Tyler Christopher Tyler Burks] profile at Samford University
* [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ctburks/ Christopher Tyler Burks] at Linkedin.com
* [https://www.american.edu/profiles/students/cb0533a.cfm Christopher Tyler Burks] profile at American University
* [https://twitter.com/ctburks Christopher Tyler Burks] at Twitter.com
* [https://twitter.com/ctburks Christopher Tyler Burks] on Twitter.com
* [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ctburks/ Christopher Tyler Burks] on LinkedIn.com


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Latest revision as of 20:27, 5 January 2024

Christopher Tyler Burks

Christopher Tyler Burks (also known as Chris Burks; born 1987) is an urban policy scholar, professor, planning commissioner, and consultant in Birmingham.[1]

Burks is a visiting assistant professor of political science at Samford University in the Howard College of Arts & Sciences. His research focuses on regional governance in the Birmingham Metropolitan Area. He teaches courses in American politics, law, policy, planning, and administration.[2]

Burks was appointed to the Birmingham Planning Commission by the Birmingham City Council on Aug 22, 2023.[3] He serves as a commissioner implementing the Birmingham Comprehensive Plan by coordinating public and private development in the City of Birmingham, including its transportation network, community facilities, and the arrangement of land uses. Burks is a member of the Zoning Advisory Committee of the commission.[4]

Burks serves as president of the Alabama Chapter of the American Society for Public Administration (ASPA) with the mission of advancing excellence in public service.[5]

Burks is the founding principal of Urban Analysis, a management consulting firm in Birmingham.[6] He consulted as a public policy analyst for Birmingham City Councilor Darrell O'Quinn on several transportation projects from 2018-2019 such as writing the request for proposals (RFP) for the public ridesharing service Birmingham On-Demand.[7]

Burks is completing a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in public administration and policy at American University in Washington, D.C.[8] Previously, he graduated from the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) with a Master of Public Administration (MPA) in 2018, and from Florida College with a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in 2009. Burks graduated from Homewood High School in 2005.

Burks is active in community service and civic engagement. He began serving on the board of the Alabama Citizens for Constitutional Reform and on the UAB College of Arts and Sciences Alumni Board in 2024. Previously, he was elected vice president of the Five Points South neighborhood association in 2023. Burks served on the board of the UAB MPA Alumni Society from 2018-2020 and on the UAB MPA Advisory Board supporting reaccreditation with the Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration (NASPAA) in 2021. He also served on the Young Alumni Council of UAB from 2022-2023.[9] Burks advised the Steering Committee of the 2019 City Center Master Plan, and he served on the Southside Community Framework Plan Implementation Committee. Burks served on Mayor Randall Woodfin's Transition Team on Transparency & Efficient Government in 2018, and on Mayor William Bell's Task Force on Preserving Dynamic & Diverse Neighborhoods in 2017. Burks is a member of several state and local associations: YMBC Civic Forum, Birmingham Historical Society, Alabama Rivers Alliance, Alabama Arise, and Urban Land Institute of Alabama.

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