Evan Roberts
Demography; population studies; longitudinal studies; housing
Background & Expertise
Evan Roberts is an assistant professor in the History of Medicine and Population Studies programs at the University of Minnesota, and leads the Minnesota Zoning Atlas project. Roberts is a demographer and economic historian who has published broadly on topics including residential segregation, social influences on health and social science data construction. As well as his work on zoning, Roberts is writing a book about veteran suicide, and studying the impact on life expectancy of randomized redistribution of farmland in New Zealand. Originally from New Zealand, he has mostly lived in Minnesota since 2000.
Featured Project: Evan Roberts
Mapping and Reforming Land-Use Zoning in Minnesota
Challenge
The current urban land-use rules in Minnesota contribute directly to significant social and environmental challenges by influencing transportation choices and the feasibility of investment in energy efficiency improvements. Reducing greenhouse gas emissions in Minnesota and the United States to meet global greenhouse gas reduction targets requires reform of urban land use policies.
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According to a 2021 comparison, if the U.S. Midwest were a country, it would be the fifth highest carbon emitter in the world. This means the region has an important role to play in advancing climate and broader sustainability solutions – and Minnesota-grown innovation is crucial.
The University of Minnesota’s Institute on the Environment (IonE) is a connector and catalyst for projects that do just that: in Minnesota, the Midwest, and around the world.