Research

The Center for Urban Studies is currently engaged in multiple research initiatives to develop a comprehensive understanding of local economies so as to better assist local governments in Southeast Michigan. The Center is currently working on or has recently completed the following projects:


Ongoing ResearchCompleted Projects
An Inventory of economic development approaches used through Southeast Michigan to attract business development.Surveys of small business attitudes towards the business climate of Southeast Michigan.
An assessment of the actual impact of economic development approaches utilized by local governmentsArab-American economic contribution study in Southeast Michigan
Foreclosure studyHispanic economic contribution study in Southeast Michigan
Literature reviews on 94 local economic development approaches used to stimulate economic growth.Farmer’s market evaluation