Topic
Housing
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3Q: Karen Gleason on the iconic Metropolitan Storage Warehouse
MIT proposes to repurpose the historic structure into a mixed-use undergraduate residence.
September 24, 2015 -
Park to be constructed at Bexley site
Interim plan will provide opportunities for student and faculty installations.
June 26, 2015 -
At the intersection of real estate and urban economics
Albert Saiz leads research efforts looking at what's really going on in real estate and urban housing markets.
October 21, 2014 -
Soft design for a sustainable world
Sheila Kennedy pioneers soft design techniques and materials to meet pressing global challenges in housing and energy.
September 23, 2014 -
Rethinking architecture
Mark Goulthorpe teaches and practices new design and construction logics for the next generation of high-performance buildings.
July 7, 2014 -
Letter regarding the final report on graduate student housing
June 3, 2014 -
Letter regarding draft report on graduate student housing
February 4, 2014 -
Recommendation made to demolish Bexley Hall
Decision based on building condition; process for next steps will include student input
October 17, 2013 -
An entrepreneur aims to work in Africa
Graduate student Sarah Dimson is hatching plans for renewable energy and affordable housing in Tanzania.
August 22, 2013 -
Walter Torous tapped as senior lecturer
Top scholar in real estate finance to teach at MIT Center for Real Estate, MIT Sloan School of Management
May 10, 2013 -
The new challenges for urban planners
In MIT talk, Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan emphasizes the need for creative urbanism in a time of economic strain.
May 8, 2013 -
Bexley to close at end of semester for up to three years due to structural problems
Dean for Student Life Chris Colombo says helping affected students is his top priority; seniors permitted to stay through Commencement.
May 8, 2013 -
Are we purging the poorest?
In a new book, MIT urbanist Lawrence Vale examines the downsizing of public housing.
April 30, 2013 -
A fond farewell to departing housemasters
Departing Sidney-Pacific and Ashdown Housemasters leave a legacy of dedication and support.
November 9, 2012 -
Celebrating 10 years of Simmons Hall
Past and current “Sims” join together for a three-day long celebration.
October 5, 2012 -
Area Directors support students and the House Teams
New area directors expand the support resources for students in residence halls.
October 1, 2012 -
Customizing your cityhome in the sky
New tools for urban dwellers
September 10, 2012 -
Burton Conner welcomes new Housemasters
Anne and Bill McCants to serve the undergraduate residence.
July 16, 2012 -
‘Next’ generations
Next House celebrates 30 years with students, staff and alumni
May 9, 2012 -
Game theory, in the real world
MIT economist Parag Pathak engineers practical solutions to complicated education problems.
May 1, 2012