Mi Shih and Kathe Newman’s new edited volume, The Politics of Land and Value: Case Studies from Across the Globe, explores global case studies about land, market logic, negotiation and community values.
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RU Engaged – Byrne Seminar Alternative Spring Break
This past week, students enrolled in the Byrne First Year Seminar, faculty, students, staff and community partners spent an Alternative Spring Break learning about food security and engaging in hands-on projects with Unity Square Community Center, REPLENISH, and...
Affordable Housing and Shelter on Faith Land in the United States, 2015-2025
The Affordable Housing and Shelter Built on Faith Land in the United States, 2015-2025 report accompanies the database and examines trends and patterns that emerge from the data. Analyzing 200 development projects, the report examines which religions and denominations...
Eric Seymour, Will Payne, and Katharine Nelson to participate in seminar on Affordable Housing & Corporate Acquisition of Properties in NJ
Drs. Eric Seymour, Will Payne, and Katharine Nelson along with Stephen Danley will to participate in a seminar on Affordable Housing & Corporate Acquisition of Properties in NJ on Tuesday, February 24th from 1-3pm at the Trenton State House Annex Welcome Center....
Dialogues Between Concrete and Clay – Mi Shih Panel Discussant
Dr. Mi Shih will be participating in a panel discussion entitled, "Dialogues Between Concrete and Clay" on February 5th from 6:30-8:30pm in the Florio Auditorium at the Bloustein School. The panel discusses Liu Shiming and the transformation of urban life and public...
Biannual Report
The Voorhees Center Binnual Report (July-December 2025) takes a retrospective look at our incredible research associates, affiliated faculty, research and more.
Report Release: Trends in Investor Acquisition of Residential Properties in New Jersey
Will B. Payne and Eric Seymour released a new report, "Trends in Investor Acquisition of Residential Properties in New Jersey." Corporate ownership of single-family homes and other small residentialproperties has drawn growing concern from housing advocates...
Soo Yeon Lim and Mi Shih win Best Paper awards at ACSP
The Association of Collegiate Schools of Planning Global Planners Education Interest Group (GPEIG) awarded Soo Yeon Lim the Best Student Paper Award for her work on “Contesting Publicness in Urban Peripheries: Lived Experiences of Flower Farmers in Greenbelt and...
Carmelo Ignaccolo Publishes New Book!
Carmelo Ignaccolo, along with Giovanna Fossa and Brent D. Ryan, published their book, Small-Town Renaissance: Bridging Technology, Heritage and Planning in Shrinking Italy.
Eric Seymour publishes new blog post on “Mapping Corporate Landlords in New Jersey”
Eric Seymour recently published a new blog post on "Mapping Corporate Landlords in New Jersey." The article examines 1-4 unit properties in the state where corporate owners are purchasing property and the policy implications. This work is part of a larger effort to...
Amara Thompkins selected to be a 2025-2026 Association for Neighborhood & Housing Development Graduate Fellow
Amara Thompkins is a 2025-2026 Association for Neighborhood & Housing Development Community Development Graduate Fellow. Through the Fellowship, Amara has been paired with Pratt Area Community Council Inc. (IMPACCT Brooklyn), a nonprofit community development...
Biannual Report
The Voorhees Center Binnual Report (Jan-June 2025) takes a retrospective look at our incredible research associates, affiliated faculty, research and more.