Douglas Noonan

Douglas S. Noonan is a Professor at the Paul H. O'Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs at Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI). He holds the endowed title of Paul H. O'Neill Professor (2021–2024) and serves as Faculty Director of the IU Center for Cultural Affairs. His research focuses on environmental policy, urban governance, cultural economics, and disaster resilience, with sponsorship from organizations like the National Science Foundation and National Endowment for the Arts.

Education:

• Ph.D., Public Policy, University of Chicago (2002)
• M.A., Public Policy, University of Chicago (1999)
• B.A., International Studies, University of Washington (1995)

Research Interests: Dr. Noonan examines the intersections of public policy with environmental sustainability, urban development, and cultural economics. Key areas include the economic impacts of historic preservation, flood risk management strategies, green building certifications (e.g., LEED), and the role of arts in urban revitalization. His work explores how policy interventions influence market behaviors and social equity, particularly in contexts like FEMA's Community Rating System and cultural district initiatives.

Articles Overview: Recent work analyzes green market transformations, crowdfunding dynamics in creative industries, and the equity implications of flood mitigation policies. His publications span journals like Journal of Cultural Economics, Ecological Economics, and Environment and Planning A.

Awards & Roles:

• Co-Editor-in-Chief, Journal of Cultural Economics
• Co-Founder and Director, IU Center for Cultural Affairs
• Principal Investigator for NSF-funded flood resilience projects

Grants & Labs: Leads the Arts, Entrepreneurship, and Innovation Lab funded by the NEA (2018–22) and collaborates on projects like the Atlanta BeltLine analysis. His research bridges academic inquiry with policy applications in environmental justice, disaster preparedness, and urban economic development.