Rae Zimmerman

Rae Zimmerman is a Research Professor and Professor Emerita of Planning and Public Administration at New York University's Wagner Graduate School of Public Service. Her work focuses on urban infrastructure systems, integrating perspectives from transportation, environmental policy, and emergency management.

• Institute for Civil Infrastructure Systems (ICIS) member
• Expertise spans infrastructure management, urban policy, and social inequality

Her research examines the interconnections between city management, security, and sustainable development. She has contributed to publications addressing New York City's infrastructure challenges, including water main breaks, steam system vulnerabilities, and climate resilience.

While no explicit awards are listed, her professional engagement is evident through media commentary on infrastructure issues for outlets like The New York Times, WCBS Newsradio, and National Geographic Science & Innovation.