Students in a Department of Urban Studies and Planning course work with leaders from Vinnytsia, Ukraine, exploring innovation ecosystems, infrastructure, and workforce development amid constraints of war.
“You can’t teach planning today without grappling with how policy actually unfolds within communities,” says Professor Phillip Thompson.
A new study pieces together existing data sources in order to develop a detailed, dynamic picture of auto emissions.
Kate Brown’s book, “Tiny Gardens Everywhere,” examines the hidden history of urban farming, its extensive use, and the politics of growing food.
An international study reveals disparities in urban shade levels, exacerbating the “heat island” effect in big cities.
By minimizing the need to drive around looking for a parking spot, this technique can save drivers up to 35 minutes — and give them a realistic estimate of total travel time.
The first complete charting of foot traffic in any US city can be used for infrastructure decisions and safety improvements.
Cross-border collaborations are seen as a key to success for the MIT Leventhal Center’s Mexico City Initiative.
Research shows direct flights and links to key airports help multinational firms expand globally and decide where to invest.
New analysis provides the first national, bottom-up estimate of cement’s natural carbon dioxide uptake across buildings and infrastructure.
High schooler Hinata Yamahara’s interest in urban planning was nurtured by free MIT resources, including OpenCourseWare.
Founded by a team from MIT, Lamarr.AI uses drones, thermal imaging, and AI to help property owners make targeted investments in their buildings.
Researchers studied air flow characteristics, sensor performance, and mitigation strategies within this complex subway system.
PhD student Nick Allen has helped mainstream new tax-reform concepts for policymakers, while working to enhance MIT grad-school life.
A new book, “Value of Design,” serves as a tribute to the late MIT research scientist Andrea Chegut, whose work linked the economics of innovation to real estate finance and development.