Why innovation thrives in cities
Double a city’s population and its economic productivity goes up 130 percent. MIT researchers think they know why.
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.
Study shows that people organize daily travel efficiently
A population-level study discovers small-scale details about individuals’ choices.
Are we purging the poorest?
In a new book, MIT urbanist Lawrence Vale examines the downsizing of public housing.
Building the new New Orleans, block by block
MIT urbanist’s new book shows how active neighborhood communities helped revitalize the city after Hurricane Katrina.
Building a better big box
MIT architect Alexander D’Hooghe looks to remake suburbs and other neighborhoods with ‘more intelligent’ designs.
Creating tomorrow's home: 'Soft' but resilient
MIT-led team’s award-winning housing design unveiled as part of 21st-century model for sustainable urban development
ESD alumna wins Singapore Challenge Prize
Lynette Cheah and team take first place at international competition for their innovative transportation plan.
Hard times in Chicago
MIT anthropologist’s new book recounts the painful aftermath when steel plants suddenly closed in the American heartland.
Tweeting the city
In 2012, the School of Architecture + Planning conducted a series of real-time interactive forums on urban issues.
The hidden history of Bengali Harlem
MIT professor’s new book details the overlooked waves of South Asian immigrants to the United States.
Cellphone data helps pinpoint source of traffic tie-ups
Study: Congestion can be alleviated throughout a metropolitan area by altering the trips of drivers in specific neighborhoods.
A winning vision for the future of urban mobility
Yoon and partner awarded grand prize in international competition.
In profile: Seeing the light
Architect Christoph Reinhart studies how buildings — and whole communities — can use daylight to become more energy-efficient.