Published October 1, 2021Reconceptualizing Big Data Interrogating the lexicon we use to define and bound the study of big data News Urban Science
Published September 24, 2021Researching Citizens Relationship to Urban Form and AmenitiesNews City Design and Development Urban Science Mobility
Published September 17, 2021Safeguarding Public Health with Eviction Moratoria Results show infection rates increase across communities; individuals in low-income areas and those in poor health are at highest risk. News Housing, Community + Economic Development
Published September 10, 2021Urban Creativity and Joy through Technology In their new book, “Urban Play,” MIT researchers advance the idea of using technology to make urban life creative and unpredictable. News City Design and Development Urban Science
Published September 3, 2021Living Together in Uncertain Times The global event, curated by MIT’s Hashim Sarkis, queries how people can best live together at a time of uncertainty, crisis, and change. News
Published August 26, 2021Study finds lockdowns effective at reducing travel in Sierra Leone MIT researchers use cell tower data to show that movement during Covid-19-related lockdowns declined the most in wealthier areas with more people. News Urban Science Mobility
Published August 20, 2021Autonomous Vehicles' Impact on Public Transit SMART study determines benefits of competition and potential impact for future urban cities and transport systems. News Urban Science Mobility
Published August 13, 2021Finding Common Ground Using an untapped resource, the Malden River Project is boosting social resilience along with climate mitigation in the gateway city of Malden, Massachusetts. News City Design and Development Environmental Policy + Planning
Published August 6, 2021Building Community with Virtual Platforms Activating technology for urban life with a virtual site visit to Hong Kong in collaboration with the Department of Urban Studies and Planning. News City Design and Development
