Kathe Newman

Kathe Newman is a Professor in the Urban Planning and Policy Development Program at the Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy at Rutgers University. She serves as Director of the Ralph W. Voorhees Center for Civic Engagement and is a member of the Geography Graduate Program. Her research focuses on urban change dynamics, housing finance, economic development, and community engagement. Newman holds a Ph.D. in Political Science from The Graduate Center, City University of New York.

Education:

• B.A., Manhattan College
• Ph.D., Political Science, The Graduate Center, City University of New York

Research interests include financialization of urban space, governance structures, gentrification, foreclosure impacts, food security, and participatory planning. Her work bridges academic analysis with practical policy interventions, emphasizing equitable urban development. Recent publications address housing policy, corporate real estate ownership, and community-driven solutions to urban challenges.

Publications span journals like Urban Studies, Environment and Planning A, and International Journal of Urban and Regional Research, with a focus on housing crises, urban governance, and marginalized communities. Newman is an associate editor at Environment and Planning A.

Her advising and grants portfolio includes projects on civic engagement, affordable housing, and urban revitalization. Notable collaborations involve New Jersey municipalities and nonprofit organizations addressing homelessness and housing insecurity.

Labs/Teams: Active in the Voorhees Center for Civic Engagement, fostering partnerships between Rutgers and local communities to advance urban equity initiatives.