Avis Vidal

Avis Vidal is a Professor in the Department of Urban Studies and Planning at Wayne State University's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. She specializes in urban revitalization, community development, and urban policy. Her work focuses on legacy cities, economic development strategies, and nonprofit philanthropy.

Education:

• Ph.D., Harvard University, 1982
• M.C.R.P., Harvard University, 1973
• B.A., University of Chicago, 1967

Research Interests emphasize:

• Urban revitalization frameworks for under-resourced cities
• Community capacity-building mechanisms
• Anchor institution-driven redevelopment
• Policy analysis for equitable urban growth

Publications (selected) explore themes like middle-class urban redevelopment dynamics, nonprofit reinvestment strategies in distressed communities, and market-driven revitalization models. Her work bridges policy implementation with grassroots community needs.