Urban studies and planning

Programs for green citiesFinding out what works

New books on the shelf from SA+PRecent publishing news from School of Architecture + Planning faculty and alumni

Inauguration festivities off to a stimulating startInnovation symposium touches on a dizzying array of topics, with themes of interdisciplinary collaboration, energy and innovation for the developing world.

In profile: Chris ZegrasMIT urban planner builds tools that help designers make cities cleaner and greener.

Customizing your cityhome in the skyNew tools for urban dwellers

Designing with damaged landA citizens’ guide to reclaiming abandoned mine sites ecologically

Inspired ideas to improve the worldSchool of Architecture + Planning students win thousands in grants for business startups

Why cutting-edge medical technology may not lead to exploding health care costsNew study finds growth of advanced imaging slowed amid financial, medical concerns.

Book details a new model for sharing waterSure, water is in great demand — but that doesn’t mean supply is a zero-sum game among neighboring countries, an MIT professor says in a new book.

Survey: Latin American and Asian cities lead way in planning for global warmingU.S. cities trail when it comes to preparing for climate change.

A design to save American citiesIn new book, urban studies professor Brent Ryan says shrinking American cities should stop emulating the suburbs and start supporting creative rebuilding ideas.

Reinventing planned citiesRethinking '50s era ‘new towns’

A new development in real estateMIT center moves into its new digs.

The heat is onNew study of MIT buildings suggests additional approaches to energy efficiency.

Development economist Alice Amsden dies at 68MIT professor was a prolific scholar who wrote extensively about industrialization in emerging economies.

Inequality offensiveAt MIT forum, economists evaluate the consequences of increasing inequality in America, and suggest solutions.

Lots of troubleIn a new book, an MIT urban planner rethinks the mundane, ubiquitous parking lot.

MIT Japan 3.11 Initiative receives grantProject prepares for year two in its response to Japan's disaster.

Alumni bring Turks and Armenians together for joint initiativeProfessional 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 DavosTalks explore the mind/machine interface and the science of predicting the economy, among other topics.

Student Profile: Elizabeth Anne Watkins

Student profile: Anthony VankySMArchS ’11, PhD candidate in the Department of Urban Studies and Planning studies networks in the urban environment.

New books from the School of Architecture + PlanningAddressing the environment, cities, architecture, angry people and ‘Creative Magic’

Still rebuilding New OrleansSA+P’s sustained commitment seeks to extend still further

School of Architecture + Planning shares top honors in housing competitionWinning teams include students in planning, architecture and real estate

The science of teacher educationUndergraduate program prepares primary and secondary classroom leaders capable of inspiring their students.

Kevin Lynch Award presented to Randolph HesterLandscape architect/sociologist extends Lynch’s legacy