James W. Elmore, 89, passed away on April 19, 2007. He received his B.A. from the University of Nebraska. and a Masters degree in Architecture from Columbia University, after service in WWII and work in New York City, he moved to Phoenix in 1948, where he began to practice architecture and teach at Arizona State College at Tempe. For the next 25 years, Professor Elmore was instrumental in the development of the College of Architecture at ASU, becoming its founding Dean. He also served as a Director on many local boards, including the Heard Museum, the Valley Forward Association, the Central Arizona Historical Society, and the Central Arizona chapter of the American Institute of Architects. A source of great pride for him was seeing the realization of the Rio Salado project, a concept arising from design proposals in the College of Architecture. Town Lake in Tempe is an embodiment of this dream for reclaiming the channel of the Salt River in the Valley. In recent years he sought solutions for transportation and other issues affecting sustainable growth in the Valley. He was a steadfast advocate for solar energy applications. Dean Elmore was predeceased in 2006 by his wife of 59 years, Ann D. Elmore. He is survived by one daughter, one son and two grandchildren. ASURA has recorded a video history of Professor Elmore's career.