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Benjamin Tallerico is a Part-Time Lecturer in Urban Planning at Wayne State University's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (USAP department). With over 25 years of experience, he serves as an urbanist, planner, educator, and tour guide. He teaches graduate planning courses at Wayne State, Eastern Michigan University, and previously as a Visiting Instructor at the University of Toledo.
Education:
- Master of Political Science (Wayne State University)
- Master of Urban Planning (Wayne State University)
- B.S. Business Administration (Lawrence Technological University)
- Postgraduate Urban Politics Studies (Wayne State University)
Research interests focus on urban revitalization strategies, housing equity, economic development, and community engagement. His work bridges academia with practice through consulting roles in zoning, historic preservation, and placemaking initiatives. He is certified in Form-Based Code, Complete Streets, and Placemaking by Michigan.
Awards reflect both academic recognition (teaching excellence) and professional impact (DTE Energy's highest honor). He advises graduate students on essays, an unusual role typically reserved for full-time faculty.
Advising/Grants: Served as academic advisor for numerous graduate students; consulted on federal grants for urban initiatives; led housing development projects using LIHTC funding.
Labs/Teams: Founder of the U.R.B.A.N. Club; President of the URBAN group; Senior Associate at Becket & Raeder; trainer for MI Placemaking programs.
