Assistant Professor Will Payne has commented on a recent report that examined the rise of corporate landlords in urban neighborhoods and at vacation destinations such as the Jersey Shore. The findings indicate that the number of corporate landlords has more than doubled over a ten-year period, impacting both city environments and popular coastal areas.
The Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy, where Payne serves as an assistant professor, is recognized for its research centers dedicated to community development, transportation, health, workforce development, and energy policy. These initiatives are part of the school’s broader mission to promote social impact at various levels. More information about these efforts can be found on the official website.
The school operates within Rutgers University, the State University of New Jersey, and focuses on fostering just, inclusive, environmentally sustainable, and healthy communities locally and globally. The Bloustein School also holds national rankings for its academic programs; it ranks third among graduate urban planning programs and fourth in undergraduate public health programs nationally (source).
Since 2023, Stuart Shapiro has served as dean of the Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy (source). The school has a history of honoring distinguished alumni through its Hall of Fame since 2013 and annual achievement awards dating back to 1994 (source).
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