David Listokin

David Listokin is a Distinguished Professor at the Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy, Rutgers University, and serves as Director of the Center for Urban Policy Research. His work bridges urban planning, public finance, and policy analysis, with a strong emphasis on practical applications in community development.

His research focuses on public finance, development impact assessment, and historic preservation, with significant contributions to understanding the economic benefits of preserving historic structures. His research has been supported by major institutions including the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the National Park Service, the National Trust for Historic Preservation, and Fannie Mae Foundation.

The most recent publications reveal a consistent trend in analyzing the intersection of historic preservation and transit-oriented development, using geospatial methods and policy evaluation to assess urban revitalization strategies. His work also addresses affordable housing delivery, fiscal impacts of development, and housing policy reform, particularly in underserved and indigenous communities.

Dr. Listokin has served as principal investigator on multiple high-impact projects, including a National Science Foundation grant modeling intergovernmental fiscal impacts of coastal hazards. His model residential subdivision and site plan ordinance has been adopted statewide in New Jersey, demonstrating direct policy influence.

Labs and research centers: He leads the Center for Urban Policy Research, a hub for policy analysis, fiscal modeling, and urban development studies at Rutgers University.