About Us

Meeting the Region’s Needs through

Applied Research

The Center conducts descriptive, exploratory and explanatory research in areas of urban social, physical, political, and economic policy and programs. Techniques include professional survey research, focus group analysis, geographical analysis, literature searches and review, and data analysis. Our capacity encompasses seven staff, seven faculty, and graduate and undergraduate students.

Technical Assistance

CUPA offers workshops, retreats, conferences, and seminars to facilitate the exchange of information, and build consensus to solve problems particularly in the area of public policy issues, serving all sectors of the population.

Data Base Development

CUPA provides a broad range of social, economic, political, and geographical data for the Dayton metropolitan area, the state of Ohio, and the United States as a whole.

For additional information about the Center for Urban and Public Affairs, please contact:

Center for Urban & Public Affairs

Wright State University

3640 Colonel Glenn Highway

225 Millett Hall Dayton, Ohio 45435

Phone: (937) 775-3144

E-mail: tina.wiley@wright.edu