Researcher, teacher, trying to figure out ways to better cities and neighborhoods, Associate Professor of Planning & Urban Economics @HarvardGSD
New York City
Joined June 2015
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We’ve built too much retail space. Fixing this problem could solve another. slate.trib.al/kp67LAJ
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"There are real gambles with a vision that promises a 'city' within a 15-minute walk," writes @ProfRachelM. "Having a lot of retail space within a 15-minute walk does not do anyone any good if it is vacant or inactive," via @bloomberg buff.ly/4cfCO9B
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Does the aspirational goal of a 15-minute city really work everywhere? The GSD's @ProfRachelM argues that, in a world with shrinking demand for retail space and less localized employment markets, the 15-minute city isn't economically realistic.
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The event will be moderated by @ProfRachelM. Panelists include @SenIshita1, Carolyn Kousky, @krhwagner, Roy Wright.
The @AREUEA_ORG Policy Forum aims to foster a deeper dialogue between the academic and policy communities on real estate and urban economics.
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We are pleased to announce our next Policy Forum, "Climate Risk and The Future of Property Insurance", on Friday, March 8th from 12pm to 1pm (ET).
Registration: harvard.zoom.us/webinar/regi…
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🏢📈Excited for the upcoming @AREUEA_ORG seminar on Wednesday, March 1st at 11:00 AM Eastern Time. The seminar will feature @RonCheung42, @ProfRachelM (and from Oberlin presenting his paper titled " All (Economic) Politics is Local."
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How can city streets evolve to support small businesses navigating the “new normal?" RSVP to join HR&A Principal Sulin Carling and contributors from @UnionSquareNY, @WXYStudio and @NYC_SBS for an @UDFNYC roundtable this Wed at 6pm. #urbandesign
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We're proud to announce the launch of the Alice M. Rivlin Initiative for Economic Policy & Competitiveness. Named after the late Dr. Alice M. Rivlin, the Initiative will explore the roots of economic success and future opportunities and constraints mailchi.mp/dcpolicycenter/17…
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As the inaugural Plimpton Associate Professor of Planning and Urban Economics, @ProfRachelM will teach courses in urban economics and quantitative methods, as well as more broadly in housing, climate change, private governance structures, and real estate. hgsd.us/3gL6qBG
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Join us next Wed (3/24 @ 7:30) for #RethinkingNYC: Governing a Diverse City - feat. John Flateau of @NewsatMedgar, Lucia Gómez of @CentralLaborNYC & Rovika Rajkishun of @thenyic, moderated by @mousam - REGISTER: bit.ly/GoverningMar24
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Mark your calendars!!
I'll join @SallyGold and @TweetBenMax this Friday for a @TheNewSchool event discussing all things NYC election.
Register here and follow along here:
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This free @TheNewSchool event will be moderated by @ProfRachelM and feature @GloriaPazmino from @NY1, @SallyGold from @politico and @TweetBenMax from @GothamGazette.
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As the climate continues to change, where will people relocate? How can we prevent displacement? Tune in soon w/
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#Climate Adaptation Research Symposium #UCLALuskin
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Why N.Y.C.’s Future May Hinge on Businesses Outside Manhattan. One in Five jobs created in #Brooklyn. @MilanoSchool @ProfRachelM expects business districts to rebound, perhaps even stronger. nytimes.com/2020/08/24/nyreg…
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We are excited to kick-off our Management and Social Justice Conversation series with a special Keynote Panel session on Thursday, June 25th at 2pm EDT.
The Panelists will discuss their work and engage each other discussion to address social justice in the era of COVID-19.
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What can the past tell us about the global pandemic we’re experiencing today? We asked faculty to recommend books on history, politics, and international relations, all of which provide unique insight into the current moment.
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How were neighborhoods made gentrifiable? @MilanoSchool's Public and Urban Policy program seeks answers with the next installment of their Brown Bag Series, featuring @MITdusp Assistant Professor @devin_mb. RSVP for the November 19th event here: ow.ly/tb0v50x52SJ
