Collaborative Solutions for Stronger Neighborhoods
The Center for Urban Research brings together faculty across institutions to explore solutions for strengthening historically disinvested neighborhoods.
Rooted in the emerging field of neighborhood flourishing, faculty affiliates focus on key areas while recognizing that lasting community well-being requires a holistic approach. Explore our focus areas and affiliates below.
Focus Areas Driving Lasting Change
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Mental & Physical Health
- Lindsey Bullinger, Georgia Tech
- Natalie Crawford, Emory University
- Jammie M. Hopkins, Morehouse College
- Monica Swahn, Kennesaw State University
Maisha Standifer, Morehouse College
Housing
- Brian An, Georgia Tech
- Ashley Bradford, Georgia Tech
- Mike Dobbins, Georgia Tech
- Deirdre Oakley, Georgia State University
Public Safety
- Robbie Friedmann, Georgia State University
- Bill Pridemore, University of Georgia
- William Joseph Sabol, Georgia State University
- Volkan Topalli, Georgia State University
Environmental Health & Sustainability
- Joe Bozeman, Georgia Tech
- Michael Elliott, Georgia Tech
- Na'Taki Osborne Jelks, Spelman College
- Omar Isaac Asensio, Georgia Tech
- Jennifer Chirico, Georgia Tech
- David Iwaniec, Georgia State University
- Sarah Ledford, Georgia State University
Civic & Social Infrastructure
- Seth Kaplan, John Hopkins University
- Shawn Duncan, Focused Community Strategies
Urban Studies
- Barbara Harris Combs, Kennesaw State University
- Katherine Hankins, Georgia State University
- Ellen Dunham Jones, Georgia Tech
- Jean-Paul Addie, Georgia State University
areas of interest
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