Yue Wu, Ph.D.
Research Associate
Education
Ph.D. in Regional Development Planning, University of Cincinnati
Master of Urban Planning, Chongqing University
Bachelor’s in Urban Planning, Chongqing University
Years of experience
15+ years of experience in urban and regional planning, economic development research, and spatial analysis. Joined the Economics Center in 2024.
Area of specialization
Urban and regional development research, with a focus on measuring the economic value and development impacts of housing, outdoor recreation, arts and culture, and other community assets and investments.
Specific topics
- Urban and regional economic development
- Outdoor recreation and parks economic impact
- Housing market and property value analysis
- Arts, culture, and heritage economic impact
Methods
- GIS-based spatial and data analysis
- Economic and fiscal impact analysis
- Statistical and econometric modeling
Selected projects
- Deerfield Township Housing Study
- Deerfield Township Business and Industry Analysis
- Economic Impact Analysis of Outdoor Recreation in Warren County
- Economic Impact Analysis of Anderson Park District
- An Economic Analysis of Public Transit Service and Proposed Expansion in Butler County
Publications and papers
Wu, Y. (2023). Rethinking the Economic Impacts of Heritage Areas: Analysis of Heritage Areas in Pennsylvania. Ph.D. dissertation, University of Cincinnati.
Dong, S., Wu, Y., and Xu, Y. (2006). “A Planning Practice Based on the Recreational Belt around Metropolis (ReBAM).” South Architecture.
Liu, C., Wen, Y., Wu, Y., Xiong, Y., and Zhu, M. (2005). “Overlays.” Urban Planning.
Professional links
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yuewu815/
