THE NATIONAL CENTER FOR
Exploring Suburbia’s Problems and Promise
About the Center
The National Center for Suburban Studies strives to be a leading nonpartisan research center dedicated to curating local and national conversations on suburban life through rigorous, interdisciplinary scholarship. Our goal is to advance understanding of the dynamic demographic, economic and environmental forces reshaping suburbs around the world and to provide practical approaches for governments, businesses, human service organizations and community groups confronting these critical challenges.
Our Core Commitments
- Broad Research Scope – Engaging in “Suburban Studies from A to Z – Arts to Zoology,” we examine suburban issues at the local, national, and international levels through multiple disciplines.
- Rooted on Long Island – Located in one of the nation’s most diverse and evolving suburban regions, we operate within a living laboratory of suburban transformation.
- Committed to Solutions – Working with a broad range of partners committed to improving their communities, we identify and develop responses to challenges in sustainability, social equity, and economic development.
- Creating Opportunity – We offer real-work experiences for Hofstra students and faculty to engage with diverse communities, businesses and agencies through mutually beneficial partnerships.
- Public Presence – Our experts share suburban research and partnerships through interviews with local, national, and international media, as well as speaking engagements with business, community, and political organizations.
News & Insights
Our work is regularly featured in regional, national, and international media, highlighting the Center’s expertise on suburban policy, governance, and community change.
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Research & Impact
We advance rigorous, interdisciplinary research that deepens understanding of suburban life and supports informed policy and practice.
- Economic Opportunity – Examining access to resources and pathways to economic mobility in suburban communities.
- Sustainability & Resilience – Investigating land use, transportation, and long-term vitality.
- Governance & Public Policy – Analyzing suburban governance and civic life.
- Historical Perspectives – Documenting overlooked suburban histories.
Events
Through public forums and signature programs, the Center brings together scholars, policymakers, students, and community leaders to examine the challenges and opportunities facing suburban communities.
Our Work
Ascend Long Island
Learn MoreCelebration of Suburban Diversity
Learn MoreTeacher Diversity on Long Island
Learn MoreOral History Project
Learn MoreSuburban News Deserts
Learn MoreSuburban Arts & Culture
Learn MoreEconomic Development
Learn MoreSuburban Health Equity
Learn MoreLong Island Nitrogen Action Plan Collaborative
Learn MoreAsian American Language Accessibility Assessment
Learn MoreStudent Research
Learn MoreEngage With the Center
We collaborate with academic institutions, policymakers, civic organizations, and community leaders to produce research that informs decision-making and strengthens suburban communities.
Selected partners and collaborators.
Partner With Us
We welcome opportunities to collaborate on research, engage in policy discussions, and support initiatives that strengthen suburban communities.
Contact the Center
NCSS Offices
The National Center for Suburban Studies
255 Hofstra University
101 Oak Street Center, Room 102
Hempstead, NY 11549
516-463-9770
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