Laura A. Reese

Laura A. Reese

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Professor, Urban & Regional Planning
School of Planning, Design and Construction

Phone:
517-353-5942

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Degrees:
Bachelors: Bachelor in political science from the University of Michigan-Dearborn.
Masters: Master of public administration from Wayne State University.
PhD: PhD in political science from Wayne State University.

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School of Planning, Design and Construction
Professor, Urban & Regional Planning

Telephone: 517-353-5942

Human Ecology Building
552 W. Circle Drive, Room 208A
East Lansing, MI 48824

Area of Expertise:

Current Research: Local Economic Development Policy: government official and citizen concepts of “economic development;” redevelopment in Detroit; effectiveness of economic development incentives.

Methods: survey research; secondary data analysis; content analysis of public policy; case studies.

Additional interests: Animal Welfare Policy: animals in the city; public policy related to animal cruelty, dog bites, and roaming dogs; animal shelter practices; compassion fatigue. One Health.

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