Michael Frisch

Dr. Michael Frisch is a researcher with a Ph.D. in Urban Planning and Policy Development from Rutgers University, a Master’s of City Planning from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), and a B.A. in Economics from Earlham College. His work spans environmental planning, urban policy, and regional analysis, with a focus on housing, land use, and urban redevelopment. He has contributed to research funded by organizations like the Council of Great Lakes Governors, the Pew Foundation, and the U.S. Department of Energy.

• Education:
  • Ph.D. in Urban Planning and Policy Development, Rutgers University
  • Master’s of City Planning, MIT
  • B.A. in Economics, Earlham College
• Research Focus:
  • Regional planning and analysis methods
  • Environmental policy and land use
  • Urban design and LGBTQ communities

Michael is actively involved in professional organizations, including the American Planning Association and the American Institute of Certified Planners, and has served on multiple advisory planning committees and commissions.