Winning proposals would create civic spaces while restoring infrastructure.

New book by Senseable City Lab researchers presents vision of data-driven urban design.

Selected state and local governments will receive support from J-PAL North America at MIT to improve the effectiveness of social programs.

Masdar Institute-MIT team develops device that harnesses more sunlight, enhancing efficiency of heat production.

MIT researchers are creating tools that synthesize and collect data so that urban planners can vastly improve the quality of urban life.

Tool will help urban planners reduce Abu Dhabi’s heat island and carbon footprint.

New app from MIT researchers gathers rider feedback to improve Boston bus service.

Center for Advanced Urbanism conference explores the suburbs’ sustainable future.

With Neighborly, Jase Wilson meshes crowdfunding and bond markets to change how cities are built.

Associate professor of architecture and urbanism Rafi Segal envisions “dispersed cities” designed to provide greater sociability and sustainability.