Joanna P Ganning
Assistant Professor
Urban Studies
Cleveland State University
United States of America
Biography
Dr. Ganning comes to the Levin College from the University of Utah, where she served as Assistant Professor of City & Metropolitan Planning and Executive Director of the Metropolitan Research Center. She holds a PhD in Regional Planning from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Prior to graduate studies, her interests were in regional and rural development. Experience in various U.S. cities led her to expand her focus to include urban places and downtowns, where most of her work now focuses. Dr. Ganning's research focuses on industry- and place-based mechanisms for economic development, and her work often intersects with community development, transportation, and other areas.
Research Interest
Shrinking cities, legacy cities, redevelopment, urban development, spatial econometrics, economic development planning, industry studies, place-based development, GIS
Publications
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Joanna P G, McCall B, Coffin S, and Carson K (2014) The State of Practice and Web Development for Regional Data Portals. J Urban Technology 21: 125-139
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Ganning Joanna P. and Tighe RG (2015) Assessing the Feasibility of Side Yard Programs as a Solution to Land Vacancy in U.S. Shrinking Cities. Urban Affairs Review 51: 708-725
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Joanna PG (2016) Arts Stability and Growth amid Redevelopment in U.S. Shrinking Cities¿ Downtowns: A Case Study. Eco Develop Quart 30: 239-251
