Published September 25, 2020Using Data-Driven Methods for Public Benefit “We hear big data is going to change the world, but I don’t believe it will unless we synthesize it into tools with a public benefit,” she says. News City Design and Development Urban Science
Published September 18, 2020Equitable Community and Economic Development As a community activist and scholar, PhD candidate Kevin Lee has a lot on his plate. But “when things matter so deeply in your bones, the energy just comes,” he says. News International Development
Published September 11, 2020Helping Street Commerce Thrive Associate Professor Andres Sevtsuk’s new book, “Street Commerce,” delves into the science of stores, streets, and public space. News City Design and Development Urban Science Mobility
Published August 28, 2020US Junior Republics Professor Jennifer Light’s new book explores a movement to instill American democratic values in children. News
Published August 21, 2020Urban Planning's Role in Racial + Social Justice Community Innovators Lab will provide hands-on, field-based training to students seeking to address the underlying causes of urban crisis. News
Published August 14, 2020Enabling Informed Migration Alumni using the knowledge, access to resources, and technical skills acquired at MIT to serve vulnerable populations. News Urban Science
Published July 31, 2020Ride-Sharing's Impact on Public Transit in Chengdu In the Chinese city of Chengdu, one-third of ride-sharing might replace public transit trips. News Urban Science Mobility