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Justin Hollander is a Professor of Urban and Environmental Policy & Planning at Tufts University, affiliated with the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences. He earned a PhD from Rutgers University, an MRP from UMass Amherst, and a BA from Tufts. His research focuses on urban redevelopment, cognitive urbanism, and the intersection of technology with planning. Dr. Hollander has authored 11 books and over 70 journal articles, with grants from organizations like the U.S. Department of State and the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy. He serves as Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Planning Education and Research and hosts the Cognitive Urbanism podcast.
Research interests include cognitive responses to urban environments, biometric tools in design, and policy responses to urban shrinkage. Notable publications address military dimensions of urban planning, AI-driven public art analysis, and Mars colonization. Awards include the 2025 William R. and June Dale Prize. He teaches courses on urban studies, real estate development, and thesis guidance. Professional activities include conference presentations and media contributions to outlets like NPR and The New York Times.
As director of the Urban Attitudes Lab, he explores biometric and digital tools for urban analysis. Ongoing work includes studies on climate hazards in Addis Ababa, bot-driven online planning discourse, and post-pandemic urban futures.
