Dr. Motte earned his doctorate in city planning and urban policy development at Rutgers University, and has undertaken research and consultative projects for an array of NGO's and government agencies in the fields of human services, education, and community development. He has published two articles on the redevelopment of Providence, RI and, with his colleague Dr. Francis Leazes, Jr., is co-authoring a book on whether Providence truly is America's "21st Century Renaissance City. Dr. Motte can be reached via email at mmotte@ric.edu.