Urban studies and planning

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

Toward a global consensus on climateA winning proposal to restructure emission reduction efforts

3 Questions: Dennis Frenchman on making cities sustainableHow the form of urban spaces adds to the energy they use.

3 Questions: Amy Glasmeier on rebuilding after disaster hitsFrom tornadoes to flooding, nature has taken a heavy toll in America this year. What are the challenges cities like Joplin and Tuscaloosa will face while rebuilding?

Making clean-energy citiesA new set of tools for designers and developers

Hood appointed first Taylor FellowVisiting professor is an award-winning landscape architect and urban designer

Four professors named MacVicar fellowsSanyal, Schuh, Verghese and Winston honored for undergraduate teaching excellence

Chicago hopeAmbitious attempt to help the city’s poor by moving them out of troubled housing projects is having mixed results, MIT study finds.

In the World: Turning old oil into new mileageBrazilian waste pickers gain an inexpensive way to fuel their vehicles using leftover cooking oil.

CIS's Précis examines research, student workLate fall edition of the biannual publication now available.

Two MIT teams design winning solutions for New OrleansDUSP and architecture graduate students claim top prizes in the Chase Community Development Competition.