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Faculty-Student Research in Urban Issues

Below are examples of of recent faculty-student research in urban issues. Each project provides information on the motivation and objectives of the work, a listing of collaborators, and links for project deliverables and additional resources.

 

Reimagining streets as spaces for wealth creation | Housing rental cost dynamics

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Reimagining Streets as Spaces for Wealth Creation

In this project, Elizabeth Williams (ENSS) proposed an idea for redesigning the downtown area of Ishpeming, Michigan. Elizabeth drew her ideas from participant observation, analysis, and spatial examination. Elizabeth presented this project at a conference in Chicago in fall 2023.

Years active
2023

Lead faculty research mentor
Dr. Weronika Kusek

Research sponsors
NMU Undergraduate Research Fellowship

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Taking a Look at Housing Rental Cost Dynamics in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula

This study examines the pricing dynamics of housing across several counties in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, which have relatively large populations for the UP, and feature a significant population of students and/or tourists.

Years active
2022

Lead faculty research mentor
Dr. Weronika Kusek

Research sponsors
Rural Insights
 
Student Collaborators
Max Steele (Economics, 2022)

Products
Kusek, W., and Steele, M. 2022. Taking a Look at Housing Rental Cost Dynamics in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Rural Insights. 6 p.