Robert Goodspeed

Robert Goodspeed is an Associate Professor of Urban and Regional Planning at the University of Michigan's Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning. His work bridges urban planning with information technologies, focusing on tools like GIS and sociotechnical systems to enhance planning processes and outcomes.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Urban and Regional Planning, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
• M.C.P., University of Maryland
• B.A. in History, University of Michigan (dissertation on Detroit’s Gratiot Area Redevelopment Project)

His research explores digital planning tools, smart cities, and collaborative practices. He leads initiatives like the Justice InDeed project addressing racial housing covenants and the Michigan Eviction Project analyzing eviction dynamics.

Scientific Awards:

• Donald Schön Award for Excellence in Learning from Practice (2013)
• Planetizen Leading Thinker in Urban Planning and Technology

Goodspeed teaches courses in scenario planning, negotiation techniques, and planning methods, with recent offerings including URP 526 (Scenario Planning) and URP 522 (Negotiation, Collaboration & Equitable Engagement).