Murray, Edward
- Research Associate Professor, Jorge M. Pérez Metropolitan Center , Steven J. Green School of International and Public Affairs

Overview
overview
- Ned Murray, Ph.D., AICP is the Associate Director of the Metropolitan Center at Florida International University in Miami. Dr. Murray is a leading expert on economic and housing market issues in South Florida. He has authored many of the landmark affordable housing needs studies including the leading studies for Miami-Dade, Palm Beach, Broward and Monroe Counties. He was also the Principal Investigator on the Broward County Housing Linkage Fee Nexus Study and Rental Housing Study for Palm Beach and Martin Counties. Dr. Murray has recently completed and presented Housing Market Update and Municipal Scorecard studies for Palm Beach and Broward Counties and the South Florida Workforce Housing Needs Assessment. Dr. Murray developed the “Municipal Scorecard for Affordable Housing Delivery©” model which was used to evaluate affordable housing performance in Palm Beach and Broward Counties. Dr. Murray also has over twenty years of professional urban planning experience, including 12 years as a former Director of Planning and Development in Massachusetts. He holds a Ph.D. in Urban and Regional Planning from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. Dr. Murray has authored and presented numerous papers on economic development, affordable housing and urban planning, including articles published in Economic Development Quarterly (EDQ), the Economic Development Journal, the Journal of Public Affairs Education and the Council for Urban Economic Development’s Commentary.
Scholarly & Creative Works
selected publications
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Article
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2007Economic Development Specialty Tracks: A Survey of MPA ProgramsFull Text via DOI: 10.1080/15236803.2007.12001503 Web of Science: 000410034100013
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Research
principal investigator on
- JPMC Community Development Research Initiative awarded by JP Morgan Chase Foundation 2021 - 2022
- City of Coral Gables Economic Analysis Consulting Services awarded by City of Coral Gables 2021 - 2022
- City of Boynton Beach Economic Development Plan awarded by City of Boynton Beach Economic Developme 2021 - 2022
- Broward County Housing Council Needs Assessment awarded by Broward County 2021 - 2022
- Broward County Equity Initiative awarded by Urban League of Broward County 2021 - 2022
- Broward County Equity Initiative (HUF) awarded by Hispanic Unity of Florida 2021 - 2022
- Fort Myers Community Economic Development Initiative awarded by City of Fort Myers 2019 - 2021
- Palm Beach County Affordable Housing Needs Assessment awarded by Housing Leadership Council of Palm Beach 2020
- Affordable Housing Needs Assessment and Action Study for South Miami-Dade and Monroe Counties awarded by Centro Campesino Farmworker Center Inc 2019 - 2020
- City of Miami Affordable Housing Master Plan awarded by City of Miami 2018 - 2020
- Professional Services for Development of Capital Investment Plan for Little Haiti awarded by Haitian American Community Dev Corp 2019
- Affordable Housing Blueprint for Miami-Dade County awarded by Miami Homes for All Inc. 2019
- City of Doral Economic Comprehensive Plan awarded by City of Doral 2019
- Delray Beach Competitive Assessment and Cluster Strategies Study awarded by City of Delray Beach 2018 - 2019
- City of Fort Lauderdale Affordable Housing and Economic Analysis awarded by City of Fort Lauderdale 2019
- Miami-Dade Surtax Study awarded by University of Miami 2018 - 2019
- Broward Affordable Housing Rational Nexus Study and Presentation awarded by Broward County Community Development Div 2018 - 2019
- 2018 Broward County Affordable Housing Needs Assessment awarded by Broward County Community Development Div 2018 - 2019
- City of Miami - Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan awarded by City of Miami 2018 - 2019
- Village of Wellington Housing and Economic Impact Study awarded by Village of Wellington 2018 - 2019
- MDEAT 2017 Annual Report Card and Scorecard Update awarded by Miami-Dade Economic Advocacy Trust 2018
- City of North Miami Workforce & Affordable Housing Needs Assessment and Housing Revitalization Area Strategy awarded by North Miami Community Redevelopment Agen 2018
- Dania Beach City Center Development: Economic Analysis and Community Charrette awarded by Dania Beach Community Redevelopment Agen 2018
- Financial Analysis: How Philanthropy Can More Effectively Assist Public and Private Investments in Affordable Housing awarded by Health Foundation of South Florida 2018
- City of Hallandale Beach CRA Evaluation Committee Participation awarded by City of Hallandale 2017 - 2018
- Miami Dade PHCD Housing Studies awarded by Miami Dade County Housing Agency 2015 - 2017
- JPMorgan + UM Housing Policy Toolkit awarded by University of Miami 2017
- City of Doral Economic Analysis Services 2016-2017 awarded by City of Doral 2016 - 2017
- City of Miami Gardens Citywide Housing and Economic Revitalization Study awarded by City of Miami Gardens 2016 - 2017
- City of West Miami Comprehensive Plan Update awarded by City of West Miami 2015 - 2016
- City of Deerfield Beach Citywide Economic Development Strategy awarded by City of Deerfield Beach 2015 - 2016
- Annual Report Card and Scorecard Update awarded by Miami-Dade Economic Advocacy Trust 2016
- City of Marathon Workforce/Affordable Housing Assessment and Action Study awarded by City of Marathon 2015 - 2016
- City of Fort Lauderdale Affordable Housing and Economic Analysis awarded by City of Fort Lauderdale 2015 - 2016
- Little Haiti Housing Community Needs Assessment awarded by Haitian American Community Dev Corp 2015
- February 2015 Hallandale Beach CRA Strategic Planning Retreat awarded by City of Hallandale 2015
- Economic Impact Study For Miami Ocean Studios awarded by Miami Ocean Studios LLC 2014 - 2015
- 2014 Update - Broward County Housing Linkage Fee Nexus Study awarded by Broward County 2014 - 2015
- Miami-Dade Economic Advocacy Trust (MDEAT) Annual Report Card and Scorecard awarded by Miami-Dade County 2013 - 2014
- 2013 Broward County Affordable Housing Needs Assessment awarded by Broward County 2014
- Atlantic Blvd Economic Restructuring - City of Pompano awarded by City of Pompano Beach 2012 - 2013
- Dixie Hwy Economic Restructuring - City of Pompano Beach awarded by City of Pompano Beach 2012 - 2013
- Economic Restructuring Study - City of Pompano Beach awarded by City of Pompano Beach 2012 - 2013
- CITT - Market, Demographic and Economic Analytical Support - 8th Street and NW 147th Avenue awarded by Citizens Independent Transportation Trus 2013
- Citizen's Independent Transportation Trust - SR836 Express Enhanced Bus TOD: Highest and Best Use Workshop awarded by Citizens Independent Transportation Trus 2013
- MARKET, DEMOGRAPHIC AND ECONOMIC ANALYTICAL SUPPORT awarded by Citizens Independent Transportation Trus 2012 - 2013
- Palm Beach and Martin Counties Affordable Rental Housing awarded by Community Foundation For Palm Beach and 2012
- Miami Foundation Soul of the Community Indicator Project awarded by John S. and James L. Knight Foundation 2011 - 2012
- 2011 Broward County Affordable Housing Needs Assessment awarded by Broward County 2011
- City of Miami Gardens Economic Development Strategy awarded by City of Miami Gardens 2011
- City of Opa-Locka EAR Based Amendments awarded by City of Opa-Locka 2010 - 2011
- City of South Miami Performance Based Audit awarded by City of South Miami 2010
- Miami-Dade County Shared-Trail Maintenance Program (Shared Bikeways). awarded by Miami-Dade County MPO 2008 - 2010
- 2009 Broward Affordable Housing Needs Assessment awarded by Broward Housing Partnership 2009
- Miami River Economic Impact Study. awarded by City of Miami 2008 - 2009
- The Impact of Community Redevelopment Agency Activities on the Florida Economy. awarded by Florida Redevelopment Association 2009
co-principal investigator on
- The Resilient305 Collaborative: Advancing Hyperlocal, Replicable, Impact-driven Adaptation Science through Resilience Learning awarded by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Admin 2021 - 2023
- Comprehensive Community Needs Assessment of City of Boynton Beach awarded by City of Boynton Beach Economic Developme 2020 - 2022
- UniversityCity Prosperity Project awarded by U.S. Department of Transportation 2014 - 2020
- Economic Analysis: Potential Short and Long-Term Impact of Reducing Hours Available for Liquor Sales awarded by City of Miami Beach 2017
investigator on
- Impacts of Habitat for Humanity Homeownership awarded by Habitat for Humanity of Broward 2020 - 2021
- District 11 Strategic Development Plan awarded by Lennar Homes 2013 - 2015
Contact
full name
- Edward Murray