Peer Reviewed Publications 

• Yang, Y., Lewis, R., & Parker, R. (2022) How Accessibility and Transportation Options Affect Neighborhood Livability: Evidence from the 2017 Oregon Livability Survey, Planning Practice & Research.
• Lewis, R. & Clark, B.Y. (2021). Retooling Local Transportation Financing in a New Mobility Future. Transportation Research Interdisciplinary Perspectives.
• Lewis, R & Parker, R. (2021). Exurban growth inside the urban growth boundary? An examination of development in Oregon cities. Growth and Change. 2021; 00: 1-24.
• Lewis, R. & Margerum, R. (2020). Do urban centers support regional goals? An assessment of regional planning in Denver. Land Use Policy 99.
• Margerum R., Lewis, R., & *Dobrinich, S. (2019) Collaborative metropolitan governance: An evaluation of local adoption in Denver.  Cities 93: 136-144
• *DiNatale, S., Lewis, R. & Parker, R. (2018). Short-Term Rentals in Small Cities in Oregon: Impacts and Regulations. Land Use Policy 79: 407-423.
• Lewis, R., Zako, R., *Biddle, A., & *Isbell, R. (2018). Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Transportation and Land Use: Lessons from West Coast States. Journal of Transport and Land Use 11(1).
• Lewis, R., *Zou, Zhenpeng, Parker, R., **Hovekamp, W., **McGowen, M., & **Sherrard, R. (2018). The Effect of Land Annexation Policy on Housing Values and Land Supply in Oregon Cities. Growth and Change 49(2): 286-313.
• Moeckel, R. & Lewis, R. (2017). Two Decades of Smart Growth in Maryland (USA): Impact Assessment and Future Directions of a National Leader. Urban, Planning and Transport Research 5(1): 22-37.
• Lewis, R. (2012). The Determinants of Rehabilitation and Redevelopment in Baltimore City. Regional Science Practice and Policy 4(4): 335-354.
• Sohn, J., Choi, S., Lewis, R. & Knaap, G-J. (2012). Characterizing Urban Sprawl on a Local Scale with Accessibility Measures. The Geographical Journal 178(3): 230-241.    
• Lewis, R. & Knaap, G-J. (2012). Institutional Structures for State Growth Management: An Examination of State Development Plans. State and Local Government Review,44(1):1-12.
• Lewis, R & Knaap, G-J. (2012). Targeting Spending for Land Conservation: An Evaluation of Maryland’s Rural Legacy Program. Journal of the American Planning Association, 78(1): 34-52.
• Kaza, N., Knaap, G-J., Knaap, I. & Lewis, R. (2011). Peak Oil, Urban Form, and Public Health: Exploring the Connections. American Journal of Public Health, 101(9): 1598-1606.
• Lewis, R., Knaap, G-J. & Sohn, J. (2009). Managing Growth with Priority Funding Areas: A Good Idea Whose Time Has Yet to Come. Journal of the American Planning Association, 75(4): 457–478.
• Lewis, R. (2007). The Need for Further International Environmental Action on Mercury. Environmental Policy and Law, 37(4): 305-310.

Professional Reports

• Lewis, R & Parker, R. (2022): Barriers to Housing Production in Oregon:
  • Research Brief
  • Summary Report
  • Technical Report
• Lewis, R., & Steckler, R. (2020). Emerging Technologies and Cities: Assessing the Impacts of New Mobility on Cities. NITC-RR-1249. Portland, OR: Transportation Research and Education Center (TREC).
• Morrison, D., Shafer, A., & Lewis, R. (2019). Framing Livability: A Strategic Communications Approach to Improving Public Transportation in Oregon.  NITC-RR-873. Portland, OR: Transportation Research and Education Center (TREC).
• Lewis, R. & Parker, R. (2018). The Contribution of Transportation and Land Use to Livability in Oregon MPOs. NITC-RR-1050. Portland, OR: Transportation Research and Education Center (TREC).
• Lewis, R. & Zako, R. (2017). Effectiveness of Transportation Funding Mechanisms for Achieving National, State, and Metropolitan Economic, Health, and Other Livability Goals.  Portland, OR: Transportation Research and Education Center (TREC).
• Margerum, R., Lewis, R., Bartholomew, K., Parker, R., & *Dobrinich, S. (2017). Metropolitan Centers: Evaluating Local Implementation of Regional Plans and Policies. Portland, OR: Transportation Research and Education Center (TREC).
• Lewis, R. & Zako, R. (2016). Assessing State Level Governance around Transportation, Land Use & Climate Change Planning. Portland, OR: Transportation Research and Education Center (TREC).

National Monographs

• Zako, R., & Lewis, R. (2017). Better Outcomes: Improving Accountability and Transparency in Transportation Decision-Making. Transportation for America.
• Lewis, R., Knaap, G-J. & *Schindewolf, J. (2012). The Spatial Structure of Cities in the United States: 1990-2010.  Lincoln Institute of Land Policy.
• Knaap, G-J. & Lewis, R. (2009). A Primer on State Development Plans. Lincoln Institute of Land Policy.

Professional Reports

• Lewis, R. et al (2021) Moving Eugene Sustainably After COVID-19: Report on the University of Oregon Resilience Initiative Pilot Grant collaborative research project with the City of Eugene. 
• Larco, N. & Lewis, R. (2019). Multilevel Impacts of Emerging Technology on City Form and Development.  (National Science Foundation Planning Grant No. 1737645. Report). Portland, OR: Urbanism Next Center.
• Howell, A., Larco, N., Lewis, R. & Steckler, R. (2019). New Mobility in the Right-Of-Way. Portland, OR: Urbanism Next Center.
• Howell, A., Larco, N., Lewis, R. & Steckler, R. (2019). Policy Brief: AVs in the Pacfic Northwest: Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions in a Time of Automation. Portland, OR: Urbanism Next Center.
• *Kohnke, J. & Lewis, R. (2019). Future-Proofing Comprehensive Plans in Eugene and Gresham: Sustainable City Year Report.  Eugene, OR: Sustainable Cities Initiative.
• Steckler, R., Davidson, J., Howell, A., Lewis, R., Montiel, M., Surguine, M., & Tan, H. (2019). Navigating New Mobility: Policy Approaches for Cities.  Portland, OR: Urbanism Next Center.
• Lewis, R., Parker, R., & *Hall, R. (2018). Oregon’s Housing Affordability Crisis: Results of a Statewide Survey of Oregon Cities. Eugene, OR: Institute for Policy Research and Engagement.
• *Stark, M. & Lewis, R. (2019). Transportation Revenue in the Age of New Mobility:  Sustainable City Year Report for Gresham and Eugene.  Eugene, OR: Sustainable Cities Initiative.
• *Peterson, J. & Lewis, R. (2018). Autonomous Vehicle Revenue Implications For Portland, Tigard, and Tualatin: Sustainable City Year Report for TriMet.  Eugene, OR: Sustainable Cities Initiative.
• Lewis, R., Newburn, D., Zlevor, K., Knaap, G. (2017). Chesapeake Bay Trust: Conservation Land-Use Policy Toolkit. National Center for Smart Growth Research and Education: College Park, MD.
• Lewis, R, *Herrman, T. & *Bean, M. (2016). Sustainable Transportation at the Ballot Box. Eugene, OR: Sustainable Cities Initiative.
• *Herrman, T. & Lewis, R. (2016). What is Livability? Eugene, OR:  Sustainable Cities Initiative.
• *Dieters, M. & Lewis, R. (2016). Operating and Capital Funding Proposal for Albany Parks and Recreation: Sustainable City Year Report for Albany. Eugene, OR: Sustainable Cities Initiative.
• Parker, R. & Lewis, R. (2016). HB 4079 Analysis: Housing Supply and Demographics.  Prepared for: HB 4079 Rules Advisory Committee, Department of Land Conservation & Development. Eugene, OR: Community Service Center.
• Meltzer, N., Parker, R., Lewis, R. & *DiNatale, S. (2016). HB 4079 Analysis: Cost Components of Housing. Prepared for: HB 4079 Rules Advisory Committee, Department of Land Conservation & Development. Eugene, OR: Community Service Center
• Meltzer, N., *DiNatale, S., Parker, R., & Lewis, R. (2016). HB 4079 Analysis: Definitions of Affordable Housing. Prepared for: HB 4079 Rules Advisory Committee, Department of Land Conservation & Development. Eugene, OR: Community Service Center.
• Parker, R., Lewis, R. & *Martin, A. (2016). HB 4079 Analysis: Manufactured Dwellings and Manufactured Dwelling Park Trends.  Prepared for: HB 4079 Rules Advisory Committee, Department of Land Conservation & Development. Eugene, OR: Community Service Center.
• Meltzer, N., *Brown, E., *Martin, A., Parker, R., & Lewis, R. (2016). HB 4079 Analysis: Summary of Case Studies.  Prepared for: HB 4079 Rules Advisory Committee, Department of Land Conservation & Development. Eugene, OR: Community Service Center.
• Parker, R., Lewis, R., *Martin, A. & *Brown, E. (2016). HB 4079 Analysis: Mixed Income Housing: Definitions and Outcomes.  Prepared for: HB 4079 Rules Advisory Committee, Department of Land Conservation & Development. Eugene, OR: Community Service Center.
• *Austin, E. & Lewis, R. (2015). A Budgeting Analysis of a Proposed Special District: Sustainable City Year Report for Redmond, OR.  Eugene, OR: Sustainable Cities Initiative.
• *Zlevor, K. & Lewis, R. (2015). Business Medical District Economic Improvement District: Sustainable City Year Report for Redmond, OR.  Eugene, OR: Sustainable Cities Initiative.
• *Jackson, M. & Lewis, R. (2015). Redmond Area Parks and Recreation Capital Finance Strategy: RAPRD District Tax Valuation Analysis: Sustainable City Year Report for Redmond, OR.  Eugene, OR: Sustainable Cities Initiative.
• Parker, R., Lewis, R, & Kato, K. (2015). Analysis of Mixed-Use Development and Redevelopment in Oregon Cities: A Report to the HB 2254 Rules Committee.  Prepared for: HB 2254 Rules Advisory Committee, Department of Land Conservation & Development. Eugene, OR: Community Service Center.
• Parker, R., Lewis, R, Moore, T. & Kato, K. (2015). Analysis of Development on Rural Residential Lands:  A Report to the HB 2254 Rules Committee.  Prepared for: HB 2254 Rules Advisory Committee, Department of Land Conservation & Development. Eugene, OR: Community Service Center.
• Parker, R., Lewis, R, Moore, T. & Kato, K. (2015). Analysis of Land Use Efficiency in Oregon Cities: A Report to the HB 2254 Rules Committee.  Prepared for: HB 2254 Rules Advisory Committee, Department of Land Conservation & Development. Eugene, OR: Community Service Center.
• Knaap, G-J., Moore, T., & Lewis, R. (2010). Employment Capacity in Transit Station Areas in Maryland. A report to the Maryland Department of Transportation.  College Park, MD: National Center for Smart Growth Research and Education.
• Knaap, G-J. & Lewis, R. (2009). Development Patterns and Greenhouse Gas Emissions.  Memorandum to the Maryland Department of Planning.  College Park, MD: National Center for Smart Growth Research and Education.
• Frece, J., Sartori, J. & Lewis, R. (2008). Evaluating the Impacts of the Community Legacy and Neighborhood BusinessWorks Programs: A Review of Twelve Selected Communities. A report to the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development.  College Park, MD: National Center for Smart Growth Research and Education.
• Knaap, G-J. & Lewis, R. (2007). State Agency Spending Under Maryland’s Smart Growth Areas Act: Who’s Tracking, Who’s Spending, How Much, and Where? College Park, MD: National Center for Smart Growth Research and Education.