Research & Outreach
The SPDC faculty’s research focuses on compelling core societal needs within and across disciplines and seeks to enrich community and quality of life at local, state, national and international levels. We see world-class built environments as opportunities to focus our future research about where we live, work, play and learn.
Faculty have also historically worked on a wide array of outreach and engagement programs within communities, professional organizations, in concert with elected and appointed officials, and the general public. Research underpins these outreach efforts and students are active participants in these learning opportunities, which provides them with real-world experience.
Core Scholarly Areas of SPDC Research & Innovation
The School of Planning, Design, and Construction (SPDC) at Michigan State University is an
interdisciplinary hub addressing challenges from the local to the global scale. We create sustainable and
healthy environments across built, natural, and virtual spaces. As a leader in promoting innovative,
inclusive, and resilient solutions through a focus on community engagement and advanced intelligent
technology, SPDC's faculty expertise aligns with four core research areas, each contributing to
transformative impacts in academia, industry, and society.
- CLIMATE-RESILIENT COMMUNITIES & ADAPTATION
- HOUSING INNOVATION & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
- HEALTHY ENVIRONMENTS FOR HUMAN WELL-BEING
- ENVIRONMENTAL & SOCIAL IMPACT
Resources
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Climate and Health Adaptation Planning Guide for Michigan Communities
Published on October 2, 2020
This guide is intended to help communities in Michigan and across the Great Lakes Region develop a climate and health adaptation plan or to integrate climate and health concepts into existing initiatives. -
Spatial Mismatch in Housing and Employment: A Tool for Targeted Intervention in Michigan Neighborhoods
Published on July 17, 2020
This report and tool provide an overview of the spatial mismatch between housing and employment opportunities contributes to long commutes between work and home, and more. -
Marquette Area Climate and Health Adaptation Guidebook - Volume III: Prioritizing and Implementing Recommendations
Published on September 19, 2019
This volume of the Marquette Area Climate and Health Adaptation Guidebook outlines action steps and further stakeholder engagement options. -
Economic Impacts of Property Tax-Foreclosure Auctions in Ingham County, Michigan, 2007-2018
Published on June 27, 2019
The SPDC, in partnership with the Ingham County Treasurer’s Office, completed a study to objectively and empirically measure economic impacts of the Ingham County Property Tax-Foreclosure Auction activities. -
Marquette Area Climate and Health Adaptation Guidebook - Volume I: Stakeholder Engagement and Visual Design Imaging
Published on January 18, 2019
The Marquette Area Climate and Health Adaptation Guidebook - Volume I establishes the community’s concerns and priorities related to climate and health as expressed by community stakeholder groups. -
Marquette Area Climate and Health Adaptation Guidebook - Volume II: Policy and Metric Recommendations
Published on January 18, 2019
The Marquette Area Climate and Health Adaptation Guidebook - Volume II includes health-related metrics associated with each policy tool for users to track and evaluate their own planning activities.
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