Most cities don’t map their own pedestrian networks. Now, researchers have built the first open-source tool to let planners do just that.
An experiment in Amsterdam reveals how pilfered bicycles are put to use.
New research quantifies how much very hot temperatures restrict outdoor activity in China.
Associate Professor Mai Hassan documents bureaucratic systems in Eastern Africa set up for coercion, as well as roadblocks to democratic government.
In his book, “New Industrial Urbanism,” Eran Ben-Joseph looks at the evolving form and function of 21st-century cities.
Study suggests how much competition in the urban ride market can grow before gridlock sets in.
New effort empowers MIT researchers to shape real estate’s future and build responsibly and sustainably.
Lincoln Laboratory leads a large-scale measurement campaign in New York City to improve air dispersion models and emergency protocols.
A deep model was trained on historical crash data, road maps, satellite imagery, and GPS to enable high-resolution crash maps that could lead to safer roads.
Long-term study of Melbourne, Australia, shows how urban development and change affects pedestrians, not just automobiles.
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