"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 https://t.co/Ichqknhsoy
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.
https://t.co/y0vP9FUmjH
A thoughtful, much-needed critique of the 15-Minute City, from @ProfRachelM:
"This kind of approach could exacerbate already troubling economic and resource inequalities in cities. Access and convenience, as a policy, would be a privilege."
https://t.co/eSVfBKDPaM
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.
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: https://t.co/q3mBIoqCSB
🏢📈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
https://t.co/trZfoN5V4a
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 https://t.co/mNGMU72dA6
@mirandayaver@oseikojo_alex @DennisG_Shea I have a text with @alexfschwartz Policy Analysis as Problem Solving. It’s more comprehensive than Bardach and integrates multi-disciplines (eg not just Econ). Case-based approach w actionable tools https://t.co/7cAb4qhnMr
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. https://t.co/cvvsmxcBuI
I’m excited to join the amazing scholars, designers and practitioners @HarvardGSD @HarvardUP . I will miss my colleagues and students @MilanoSchool dearly and will take with me the many things I’ve learned @TheNewSchool. Ready for some new adventures 🙌🏻
.@ProfRachelM will join the faculty of the Harvard Graduate School of Design as the inaugural Plimpton Associate Professor of Planning and Urban Economics, effective July 1, 2021. https://t.co/cvvsmxcBuI
RSVP today for a Brown Bag (12pm Friday) with @CenterNYC's @JParrott10007 about stranded COVID-19 workers in NYC moderated by @ProfRachelM. See you there! https://t.co/8NRVtN6K19