
Mark Wilson
Professor Michigan State University
- East Lansing MI
Expert in urban planning, disruptive technologies (internet, autonomous vehicles) and mega events (Olympics, World Cup)
Biography
Industry Expertise
Areas of Expertise
Education
University of Pennsylvania
Ph.D.
Regional Science
University of Pennsylvania
M.A.
Regional Science
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
M.A.
Economics
University of Melbourne
M.Commerce
Regional/Urban Economics
University of Melbourne
B.Commerce
Economics
Journal Articles
Mega Event Planning: The Development and Impact of Shanghai Expo2010
Archivio Di Studi Urbani E RegionaliMark I Wilson
2017
Mega-Events and Legacies: Milan Expo 2015 and the Future Event City
TerritorioMark I Wilson
2016
Smart and Sustainable: Lessons from Fogo Island
Smart Cities in the MediterraneanMark I. Wilson
2017
Globalization and centralization of economic activity are increasingly challenging the viability of many communities distant from the world’s economic centers. One category of places that encounters economic challenges is islands, because they face higher costs and have long served on the periphery of the economy. One example of community and non profit action used for social and economic change is Fogo Island, a small island located off the coast of Newfoundland, with a unique approach to local development led by the Shorefast Foundation. Fogo Island is an excellent example of innovative policy, community action, and sustainable practice that informs planning for islands in general. Using a tourism and culture based model that features sustainability and heritage preservation, Fogo Island serves as a valuable example of ways to harness community assets and motivation for regional development.