David Swenson, Professor of Planning, Iowa State University and University of Iowa
David Swenson is an adjunct lecturer and a member of the graduate faculty in the community and regional planning program at ISU and, separately, in the graduate program in urban and regional planning at the University of Iowa. His work centers on community economic analysis and affiliated projects in support of the department's efforts in community development, and in extending economics education services to the public. Areas of research and specialization include community and regional economic studies and evaluations, economic development research and technical assistance, input-output (economic impact) studies, fiscal impact research, public finance and tax policy, community change and worker mobility issues, and public program and project evaluation. His services are delivered to communities, citizens, public and private organizations and to local or state government via research reports, on-site training and education programming, community and staff educational curriculum development, print and broadcast media interviews, and through seminars and public speaking appearances. He works in collaboration with and directly in support of all ISU and College of Agriculture economic outreach activities, to include ISU Extension services and other university centers.