Research Associate
Katie Zager is a research associate at the Charlotte Urban Institute who uses mapping and spatial analysis to shed light on some of our region’s most important issues.
She hold a bachelor’s degree in geography from Macalester College and an master’s degree in geography from UNC Charlotte. Zager brings a wealth of knowledge to her research. One of her major projects at the Institute include the Quality of Life Explorer, an online tool to explore the social, housing, economic, environmental, and safety conditions in Charlotte and Mecklenburg County. Other research interests include health and healthcare access, urban-rural connections, and the use of community indicators.