Q&A: Composer Tod Machover presents “Philadelphia Voices”
Ambitious new piece in his “City Symphony” series features the birthplace of American democracy.
Conference advances use of data and evaluation in policymaking
Government leaders, social service providers, and leading scholars gathered for the second conference of J-PAL North America’s State and Local Innovation Initiative.
J. Phillip Thompson named deputy mayor of New York City
Appointment recognizes Thompson's expertise in urban politics and coalition building.
Urban heat island effects depend on a city’s layout
The way streets and buildings are arranged makes a big difference in how heat builds up, study shows.
New connector helps faculty, student startups launch in China
The new connector helps faculty, students, and alumni launch startups in China.
Robotic interiors
Smart furniture transforms spaces in tiny apartments into bedrooms, work spaces, or closets.
A manifesto for designing cities
MIT professor’s new book calls for a more pluralistic, democratic vision of the city.
3 Questions: Chris Zegras on designing your city’s transit system
MIT-designed tool lets people test realistic changes to local transit networks.
J-PAL North America calls for proposals from governments and health care organizations
MIT research center aims to support state and local governments and health care organizations in testing innovative approaches to address pressing policy challenges.
MIT architects, planners honored for sustainable design
MIT faculty and alumni projects are recognized for excellence in the international LafargeHolcim Awards competition.
MIT launches China Future City Lab
New urban studies program to spur research and innovation in China.
How cities can fight climate change most effectively
Energy-efficient construction is key to lowering urban emissions, study finds.
Innovative MIT projects at the Seoul Biennale
Projects by School of Architecture and Planning faculty, researchers, and alumni explore the exhibition's theme of “Imminent Commons.”
Small European nation becomes a “living lab” for urban innovation researchers
Andorra funds MIT Media Lab technologies that, in turn, help improve the nation’s cities.
MIT and Tsinghua University sign urban innovation agreement
Future City Innovation Connector to support projects addressing rapid growth of Chinese cities.