Zoos, urban and national parks, and museums imply images of some of the most beautiful places and cultural treasures in the United States. This book, is about the people who live near them, the segregation they face, and resulting adverse health issues.
Topic
Posts
Research: Improving news coverage of crashes by targeting police press releases
A new article by Associate Professor Kelcie Ralph, et al. expands on their previous work focusing on crash coverage by the media. They found that journalists rely heavily on police press releases.
Fusion voting. Should we revisit ballot design from the 1800s?
Professor Julia Sass Rubin, who has been popular in the media this Spring for challenging party line ballots, makes a case for bringing back fusion voting.
Research: Is there wealth stability across generations in the U.S.?
A substantial portion of grandparents with the lowest proportions of wealth in 1984-1989 are likely to have grandchildren who end up in the lowest wealth stratum in 2015-2017.
Research: The impact of current and former REOs across owner types: the case of Detroit
The study draws on home sale price data in the Detroit tri-county area from 2008–2013. Results indicate REOs owned by HUD and private entities are associated with substantial discounts.
How does the local cost of living affect a household’s standard of living?
Bloustein PhD candidate Adam Scavette analyzes cost of living differences across the United States in his latest publication "Making Ends Meet. How does the local cost of living affect a household’s standard of living?" published in Regional Spotlight, from the...
Research: Planning the Built Environment and Land Use Towards Deep Decarbonization of the United States
Deep decarbonization is the elimination of carbon-emitting fuels and favoring more sustainable alternatives.
Research: Support for Traffic Cameras Increases if Used as a Tool to Limit Interactions With Police
Drivers are more open to automated enforcement when its role in reducing racial profiling is highlighted, a Rutgers study finds.
Research: Risk-benefit perceptions, preferences for solutions, and gaining trust: Listening to New Jersey’s Atlantic Ocean port communities
Ports are economic gems in a globalizing, multipolar economic world but are also challenging for planners and managers, as they often lead to health and environmental impacts affecting the surrounding communities, including air quality issues, emissions, water contamination and more.
Research: Are Transportation Planning Views Shared by Engineering Students and the Public?
The authors compared the policy preferences of transportation planning students, engineering students, and the public to identify points of consensus and divergence within and between the groups.
Upcoming Events
Undergraduate New Student Information Session for Fall 2024 Majors
Bloustein School, Civic Square Building 33 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ, United StatesIn-Person Session August 27th The Bloustein School is hosting the annual undergraduate student orientation for new majors on Tuesday, August 27, 2024. Newly enrolled direct-admit students in Planning and Public Policy, […]
International Student Resources Information Session and Panel
VirtualMeet your Bloustein Graduate student services/career team and the Bloustein Liaison to our international students. The second hour will be a panel of international alumni who will share their journey […]
Virtual Career Drop-ins
VirtualStop by virtually on Mondays (except for holidays) beginning September 9th through December 16th between 11 am and 1 pm to ask a quick (15 min) career-related question of Bloustein […]
Virtual Career Drop-ins
VirtualStop by virtually on Mondays (except for holidays) beginning September 9th through December 16th between 11 am and 1 pm to ask a quick (15 min) career-related question of Bloustein […]
Virtual Career Drop-ins
VirtualStop by virtually on Mondays (except for holidays) beginning September 9th through December 16th between 11 am and 1 pm to ask a quick (15 min) career-related question of Bloustein […]