Jack Ford Urban Affairs Center
The Jack Ford Urban Affairs Center is an applied research unit of The University of Toledo with the mission to enhance the economic vitality and quality of life of Toledo and its metropolitan region. By identifying challenges and facilitating solutions in the areas of neighborhood, urban, and regional development.
The Urban Affairs Center was formally established by the University of Toledo Board of Trustees in October 1980 with the purpose to utilize university resources in contributing to the solution of community problems.
After the passing of Jack Ford in 2015, the center was renamed the Jack Ford Urban Affairs Center. Jack was a double alumni having earned his master's degree in public administration and his law degree. He taught at UToledo for 22 years, served in the Ohio House of Representatives for seven years, and as the Mayor of Toledo for four years.
Services
We can partner with your community or company, both public and private, through the following services:
Benefit Cost Analysis
Census and Demographic Analysis
Community Benefits Planning
Economic Impact Analysis
Policy Analysis
Program Evaluation
Spatial and Data Analysis
Strategic Planning
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Affiliated Faculty

Sujata Shetty, Ph.D.
Director, Jack Ford Urban Affairs Center
Associate Professor
Department of Geography and Planning
419.530.2567


Karie Peralta, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Department of Sociology
419.530.4659

Monita Mungo, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Department of Sociology
419.530.4075
