Louis M. Rea is professor of city planning and director of the School¿of Public Administration and Urban Studies at San Diego State University. He is an established consultant to numerous municipal jurisdictions and private businesses and also has extensive experience as a researcher. Rea¿has taught graduate courses in statistical analysis, transportation planning, survey research, and urban and fiscal problems.

Richard A. Parker is professor in the School of Public Administration and Urban Studies at San Diego State University. He is also a market research and economic consultant to the public and private sectors. He specializes in survey research for housing, retail, commercial, recreational, and transportation development and for environmental, socioeconomic, demographic, and fiscal impact analyses.