Rachel Meltzer

Researcher, teacher, trying to figure out ways to better cities and neighborhoods, Associate Professor of Planning & Urban Economics @HarvardGSD

[Slate @Slate]

We’ve built too much retail space. Fixing this problem could solve another. https://t.co/lZTFmHXPmG

[Furman Center @FurmanCenterNYU]

"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

[Harvard GSD @HarvardGSD]

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

[Rachel Meltzer @ProfRachelM]

Thanks @DavidZipper !

[David Zipper @DavidZipper]

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

[Luis E. Quintero @leqonomics]

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.

[AREUEA @AREUEA_ORG]

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

[Luis E. Quintero @leqonomics]

🏢📈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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[Rachel Meltzer @ProfRachelM]

@YafitFR @DBashIdeas What a small world! @YafitFR I hope you’re doing well!!

[Rachel Meltzer @ProfRachelM]

A long road and you made it! Congrats @DBashIdeas!!!

[David/Dovid Bashevkin @DBashIdeas]

An honor to be hooded by my incredible dissertation chair @ProfRachelM! 🎉

[HR&A Advisors @hraadvisors]

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

[D.C. Policy Center @dcpolicycenter]

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

[Rachel Meltzer @ProfRachelM]

@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

[Kylie Sago @kyliesago]

@valerieestahl @APA_Planning @ames_fischer Congratulations!!

[Rachel Meltzer @ProfRachelM]

@LawsonJaramillo @HarvardGSD @HarvardUP Thanks Cynthia!!

[Rachel Meltzer @ProfRachelM]

Looking forward to meeting everyone! @HarvardGSD @HarvardUP

[Harvard GSD @HarvardGSD]

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

[Rachel Meltzer @ProfRachelM]

@DerekHyra @HarvardGSD @HarvardUP @MilanoSchool @TheNewSchool Thanks Derek! Hope all is well with you!

[Rachel Meltzer @ProfRachelM]

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 🙌🏻

[Harvard GSD @HarvardGSD]

.@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

[Rachel Meltzer @ProfRachelM]

@CharlesHAllison @HarvardGSD @HarvardUP @MilanoSchool @TheNewSchool Thank you so much Charles! 🙏🏻

[Rachel Meltzer @ProfRachelM]

Looking forward to hearing about James’ work on COVID-related employment trends and fiscal implications for NYC. Join us!

[Milano School @MilanoSchool]

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