Ten teams will collaborate with local partners, pilot solutions to urban challenges.

New dispatching approach could cut the number of cars on the road while meeting rider demand.

Ambitious new piece in his “City Symphony” series features the birthplace of American democracy.

Government leaders, social service providers, and leading scholars gathered for the second conference of J-PAL North America’s State and Local Innovation Initiative.

Appointment recognizes Thompson's expertise in urban politics and coalition building.

The way streets and buildings are arranged makes a big difference in how heat builds up, study shows.

The new connector helps faculty, students, and alumni launch startups in China.

Smart furniture transforms spaces in tiny apartments into bedrooms, work spaces, or closets.

MIT professor’s new book calls for a more pluralistic, democratic vision of the city.

MIT-designed tool lets people test realistic changes to local transit networks.