The ‘Great Rent Wars’ of New York
Historian Robert Fogelson’s new book uncovers the origins of rent control in a World War I-era fight between tenants and landlords for control of New York real estate.
An entrepreneur aims to work in Africa
Graduate student Sarah Dimson is hatching plans for renewable energy and affordable housing in Tanzania.
Walter Torous tapped as senior lecturer
Top scholar in real estate finance to teach at MIT Center for Real Estate, MIT Sloan School of Management
Cambridge Planning Board cites satisfaction with Kendall proposal
Members laud three-year effort to address issues and aspirations.
Cambridge Ordinance Committee reviews MIT's Kendall Square zoning petition
City Councilors set the stage for further discussion
The future of global investing, the future of cities
Two of several sessions from the Center for Real Estate's recent International Real Estate Forum.
September news flashes from SA+P
Updates on faculty, students and alumni from the School of Architecture + Planning
Pfizer expands its research footprint in Cambridge
Announces lease of space in building being developed by MIT
School of Architecture + Planning shares top honors in housing competition
Winning teams include students in planning, architecture and real estate
Beyond the bubble
At Center for Real Estate conference, economists contemplate ways to make the risks of financial innovation more evident.
SA+P team wins major urban design competition
Interdisciplinary proposal awarded top prize of $50,000