Harold Proshansky.
HAROLD (HAL) PROSHANSKY, BORN 1920
professor of environmental psychology
Harold (Hal) Proshansky was a pioneering American psychologist whose work significantly shaped the field of environmental psychology. His contributions to understanding the relationship between human behavior and the physical environment have had a lasting impact on both psychology and urban planning. Proshansky’s theories on place identity and environmental perception have influenced contemporary research and practices, making him a key figure in the discipline. He had a key role in the management of the City University of New York as the President of its Graduate Center.