Boston Mayor Martin Walsh has nominated Theodore Landsmark to the Boston Redevelopment Authority (BRA) and Economic Development and Industrial Corp. board of directors.

Landsmark, a president and CEO of Boston Architectural College for 17 years, has degrees in environmental design and law.

“After coming through the harsh economic realities of the Great Recession, Boston is well poised to draw upon the talents of innovators and long-time residents to work together to make this a truly global city,” Landsmark said in a statement. “I share Mayor Walsh’s priorities for making the BRA more open and accountable, and I am honored by the opportunity to help guide the agency into a new era. I look forward to applying my knowledge of architecture, design, and sound fiscal management in shaping the future of development in our city.”

Landsmark is Walsh’s first appointment to the board of the agencies, which regulate development in Boston.

Landmark has served as president of the National Architectural Accrediting Board. During the 1970s, Landsmark became a symbol of the city’s racial tensions when he was attacked by an anti-school busing protestor wielding an American flag outside Boston City Hall. Boston Herald American photographer Stanley Forman won a Pulitzer Prize for spot photography after capturing the incident.

During the 1980s and 1990s, Landsmark held several roles within Boston’s city government, where he directed community partnerships, oversaw workforce training and employment programs and created initiatives to prevent violence and improve youth opportunities. More recently, Landsmark has served on Boston’s Climate Action Leadership Committee and the Green Ribbon Commission.

Landsmark’s appointment is subject to approval by the Boston City Council.