School of Public Affairs Faculty

Louis Rea, Ph.D.

Louis Rea

Louis Rea, Ph.D.
Professor of City Planning
PSFA 177
(619) 594-6083
lrea@mail.sdsu.edu

Education
PhD,
Syracuse University

Areas of Interest
transportation planning,
regional economics,
research techniques in
urban planning

Louis M. Rea, Ph. D is a professor of City Planning in the School of Public Administration and Urban Studies at San Diego State University. He has taught graduate courses in statistical analysis, transportation planning, survey research, and urban/fiscal problems. He has published a variety of articles, participated in panel discussions, and delivered numerous papers at professional conferences throughout the United States. He is co-author of a leading textbook, Designing and Conducting Survey Research: A Comprehensive Guide.

Dr. Rea has conducted surveys in numerous consulting and research assignments for municipal jurisdictions and private businesses throughout Southern California. He has prepared environmental impact reports and market analyses for various commercial/recreational developments. He has analyzed the feasibility of assessment districts and direct benefit financing, and prepared demographic and economic profiles and projections for numerous projects.