A design to save American cities
In new book, urban studies professor Brent Ryan says shrinking American cities should stop emulating the suburbs and start supporting creative rebuilding ideas.
Development economist Alice Amsden dies at 68
MIT professor was a prolific scholar who wrote extensively about industrialization in emerging economies.
Inequality offensive
At MIT forum, economists evaluate the consequences of increasing inequality in America, and suggest solutions.
MIT Japan 3.11 Initiative receives grant
Project prepares for year two in its response to Japan's disaster.
Alumni bring Turks and Armenians together for joint initiative
Professional workshops focus on environmental sustainability.
‘Storm of the Century?’ Try ‘Storm of the Decade’
With climate change, today’s ‘100-year floods’ may happen every three to 20 years, according to new research.
MIT faculty speak at the World Economic Forum in Davos
Talks explore the mind/machine interface and the science of predicting the economy, among other topics.
Student profile: Anthony Vanky
SMArchS ’11, PhD candidate in the Department of Urban Studies and Planning studies networks in the urban environment.
September news flashes from SA+P
Updates on faculty, students and alumni from the School of Architecture + Planning
New books from the School of Architecture + Planning
Addressing the environment, cities, architecture, angry people and ‘Creative Magic’