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/