Counter mapping Workshop
Join us on November 18th from 1:00-2:30pm in Room 253 to learn more about counter-mapping. In this workshop, Professors Ignaccolo and Payne will introduce participants to the theory and practice of counter-mapping using examples from their work, relevant academic literature, and maps that structure our daily lives. Participants will engage actively in practical exercises in questioning, extending, and revising one of several maps to better reflect neglected perspectives and lived experiences
RWV Biannual Report
The Voorhees Center Biannual Report (Jan-June 2025) takes a retrospective look at our incredible research associates, affiliated faculty, research and more.
Federally Assisted Housing in New Jersey
New report from the New Jersey State of Affordable Rental Housing (NJSOARH) team examines federally assisted housing in New Jersey.
Ralph W. Voorhees Public Service Fellows New Report Released
This year, five Ralph W. Voorhees Public Service Fellows worked with New Community Corporation, a community development organization in Newark, New Jersey, to research housing navigation. Part of a Rutgers Equity Alliance for Community Health (REACH) community engaged project, the Fellows sought to better understand the work of contemporary housing navigation.
Corporate Ownership of Small Residential Properties in Seven New Jersey Municipalities
Eric Seymour, Will Payne, Kathe Newman and Lauren Nolan published a new report on Corporate Ownership of Small Residential Properties in Seven New Jersey Municipalities. This report examines changes in corporate ownership of 1-to-4 unit residential properties in Asbury Park, Millville, Montclair, New Brunswick, Passaic, Phillipsburg, and West New York, New Jersey between 2010 and 2022.
Rent Control in New Jersey Report
In this report, we trace the history of rent control in New Jersey and describe it today, and we offer a set of ideas for the future.The Ralph W. Voorhees Center for Civic Engagement is a collaboration of university faculty, students and community development actors that seeks to enhance educational opportunities, facilitate innovative research, and build community development capacity.
News & Updates
Highlighting student & faculty news, research and upcoming events.
Research
Center faculty and students conduct research on community development topics such as housing insecurity, community economic development, and community food security.
Research
Center faculty and students conduct research on community development topics such as housing insecurity, community economic development, and community food security.