He holds a B.A. in Sociology from Emory University, a master’s degree in City Planning from Georgia Tech, and a Ph.D. in Urban Design and Planning from the University of Washington. His research interests are the areas of growth management and downtown redevelopment. Chapin has published articles on growth management in many leading planning journals and is a recognized authority on Florida’s growth management system. He has worked extensively with the Century Commission for a Sustainable Florida on the topic of regional visioning.