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Justin B. Hollander is a Professor at Tufts University's School of Arts and Sciences, Department of Urban and Environmental Policy and Planning. He serves as Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Planning Education and Research and directs the Urban Attitudes Lab, focusing on cognitive, health, and social dimensions of urban environments. His work integrates biometric tools, spatial data analytics, and shrinkage strategies in cities.
- Degrees: PhD in Planning & Public Policy (Rutgers, 2007), MRP in Regional Planning (University of Massachusetts Amherst, 2000), BA in Political Science (Tufts, 1996)
His research explores urban growth and decline, cognitive science applications in design, and sustainable planning. He has authored 11 books and over 75 peer-reviewed publications, with recent works like The First City on Mars and Buildings for People. Grants from the U.S. Department of State, Lincoln Institute of Land Policy, and the 1772 Foundation support his work.
Hollander is a Fellow of the American Institute of Certified Planners (2020) and recipient of the 2025 William R. and June Dale Prize. He contributes to media outlets such as The New York Times, NPR, and TIME Magazine, and hosts the Apple podcast Cognitive Urbanism.
