The Joseph C. Cornwall Center for Metropolitan Studies was established to shed light on the complex factors that shape the quality of life in metropolitan areas. An integral part of the Rutgers-Newark campus, the Cornwall Center brings together students and faculty members from Rutgers-Newark and allied institutions of higher education. In addition, the center draws upon the talents of people in government, business, foundations, and public service organizations in northern New Jersey. Through its research, policy-analysis, public-education, and outreach efforts, the center strives to raise public understanding of urban issues and to improve the quality of the public`s decision making.
