Vitae
EDUCATION
Ph.D. (In progress), Urban Studies, Portland State University, Portland, OR
Concentration areas: Planning; Economic Development
Advisor: Dr. Carl Abbott
M.A., Applied Historical Research, Boise State University, Boise ID, 2008
Thesis: “From Depression to War: The FSA Photographers and Idaho’s Landscape, 1936-1942”
Extensive course work in urban and environmental history
B.S., Social Science (Economics and History), Boise State University Honors College, Boise ID, 2005.
Graduated Magna Cum Laude
One of only twelve students in a graduating class of 1608 awarded “Distinguished Honors” for completing Honors College requirements
PUBLICATIONS
Refereed publications
Blanchard, Chris and Dan Huff. “Shadow Welfare II: Tax Expenditures and Corporate Welfare in the States”, In Cutting Edge Social Policy Research, edited by Richard Hoefer, 127-142. New York: Haworth Press, 2006. (Republished from article below)
Blanchard, Chris. & Huff, D. March 2006. “Shadow Welfare II: Tax Expenditures and Corporate Welfare in the States.” Social Policy Journal 4 (3/4).
Journal Editorship
Production Editor, May 2008 – May 2009, Idaho Yesterdays, journal of record for the Idaho State Historical Society
Associate Editor, September 2004 – December 2006, Idaho Issues Online, a public affairs journal published by the College of Social Sciences and Public Affairs at Boise State University, ISSN#1553-9148, http://www.idahoissues.com/
Other Publications
Blanchard, Chris. “HUD Sustainability Grants.” Planning, January 2011.
Blanchard, Chris. “Streetcars Win - and Lose - with TIGER.” Planning, April 2010.
“Boise Trolley FAQs: Our Future as America’s Most Livable City.” NewWest Boise, October 13, 2009.
“Utah Lands New Spy Center; Idaho Doesn’t Come Close to Needed Infrastructure.” NewWest Boise, July 2, 2009.
“Western Rail Network Key to Regional Sustainability.” NewWest Boise, September 17, 2009.
“The Consequence of Residential Infill Development in the Treasure Valley.” Urban Land Institute and Idaho Smart Growth, 2008.
“Profile: Alexa Howell.” Boise Journal, Spring 2008.
“Surging Downtown Residential Projects.” Boise Journal, Aug/Sep 2007.
“Profile: Jo Cassin, Idaho River Sports.” Boise Journal, June/July 2007.
“Profile: Glenn Oakley.” Boise Journal, Jan/Feb 2007.
“Cultural Enrichment at BSU.” Boise Journal, Aug/Sep 2006.
“Downtown Buzz: Discovery Center of Idaho.” Boise Journal, Aug/Sep 2006.
“This Urban Idaho.” Idaho Issues Online. Spring 2006.
“Idaho’s Influence in the White House: 1970-1975.” Idaho Statesman, Dec 06, 2005.
“Idaho’s Influence in the White House: 1975-1986.” Idaho Statesman, Dec 13, 2005.
“The Courthouse Murals: Holding onto history.” Boise Journal, Summer, 2005.
Urban Infill Best Practices Review: A Brief Comparison of Infill Strategies in Boise, Seattle, Portland, and Victoria, B.C. Report to the Planning and Development Services staff at the City of Boise. 2005.
The New Urbanism and the Environment: Green Solutions to Urban Sprawl. Working paper, Department of History, Boise State University, 2005. (Research funded through a grant from the Boise Cascade Corporation)
FUNDED RESEARCH
Boise Cascade Corporation Environmental Research Fellowship, July 2005. $2000 grant in support of, “The New Urbanism and the Environment: Green Solutions to Urban Sprawl.”
COURSES TAUGHT
“Sustainable Cities,” team taught this three-unit course for graduates/undergraduates, Winter 2010, Boise State University
“Great Idaho Campaigns,” a 15 hour, 1 unit workshop, Fall Semester 2009, Boise State University
MEDIA APPEARANCES
In studio on-air Political Analyst, FOX12 KTRV, Nampa, ID, 2010 Primary and General Elections 2010
Nov 2, 2010 – FOX12 KTRV, interview on Constitutional amendments on the ballot for Idaho’s 2010 general election
September 7, 2010 – KBSU, Boise based NPR affiliate, interview about vacant real estate space in downtown Boise
April 21, 2010 – Idaho Statesman – featured in a story about role as a co-founder of Ignite Boise
April 16, 2010 – Boise Weekly – quoted in an article about Boise’s “go local” movement
April 6, 2010 – KIVI 6, Boise’s ABC affiliate – interviewed about using social networking tools to grow the green movement
March 24, 2010 – KTRV FOX12 – interviewed about Idaho’s lawsuit against the federal health care bill
Dec 10, 2009 – Boise Weekly – mentioned in an article about my role as co-founder of Urban Lunch
AFFILIATIONS
American Economics Association – Member, 2004
Idaho Smart Growth – Member, 2005
Idaho State Historical Society – Member since 2006
Kickstand - Member since 2007
Ignite Boise, Co-founder, 2009
TechBoise, Co-founder, 2008
Urban Lunch, Co-founder, 2009
AWARDS
2009 – Best of Boise Weekly award, “Best Creative Class Juggernaut,” Ignite Boise
