Dr. Lance Freeman

Professor

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Biography

Lance Freeman is a Penn Integrates Knowledge Professor specializing in City Regional Planning and Sociology at the University of Pennsylvania. His research focuses on the dynamics of neighborhoods, exploring how they evolve over time and their roles in people's lives. Professor Freeman employs innovative technologies to study neighborhoods, with the goal of applying his findings to create equitable urban spaces. He has published extensively on topics related to gentrification, urban poverty, housing policy, and urban sprawl, and his work examines the interactions between the built environment, public health, and residential segregation. His notable books include 'Goes Hood: Views on Gentrification' from Temple University Press, 'A Haven and a Hell: Ghetto Black America' from Columbia University Press, and 'Planning Control of Land Development' co-authored with several colleagues. Prior to his academic career, he worked as a researcher at Mathematica Policy Research in Washington, D.C., and served as a City Planner with the New York City Housing Authority.

Research Interests

Courses

Doctoral Colloquium Community Development Policy Advanced Quantitative Methods Race and Ethnicity in the City Measuring Impacts of Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy Strategies for Affordable Housing in High Cost Areas Introduction to Housing Policy Planning Theory Planning Studio Quantitative Techniques in Planning Research Design for Planners Planning Methods Local Economic Development Policy Statistics for Public Management Decisions Public Policy Evaluation Curriculum for Public Policy Analysis

Requirements for University of Pennsylvania

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.6
GRE General
Verbal
Required:162
Quantitative
Required:162
Overall
Required:162
GMAT
Total Score
Required:728
Overall
Required:728
TOEFL
Total
Required:115
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent Strong quantitative background
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