The Master of Science in Urban Studies and Planning at MIT empowers students to lead urban innovation through analytical rigor, equity-driven design, and policy research. These project ideas reflect emerging priorities in sustainability, smart cities, spatial justice, and civic technology.
Retrofitting Suburban Developments for Walkability
Carbon Neutral Neighborhood Planning Framework
Climate Resilient Urban Design Guidelines for Coastal Cities
Spatial Analysis of Food Deserts and Access Inequality
Participatory Budgeting Tools for Civic Engagement
Public Transportation Accessibility Mapping for the Elderly
GIS-Based Simulation of Emergency Evacuation Routes
Urban Air Quality Analysis Using Low-Cost IoT Sensors
Crowdsourced Data for Community-Led Urban Planning
Temporal Analysis of Gentrification in Historic Neighborhoods
Transit-Oriented Development Modeling for Urban Growth
Analyzing Urban Mobility Patterns with GPS Trajectory Data
Simulation of Mixed-Use Zoning Impact on Mobility Patterns
Digital Platforms for Urban Governance and Policy Feedback
Smart Sensor Network Design for Urban Noise Monitoring
High-Rise Density Modeling in Post-COVID Urban Context
Redevelopment Modeling of Brownfield Urban Sites
AI-Assisted Visualization for Zoning Regulation Proposals
Digital Twin Framework for Urban Infrastructure Resilience
AI-Based Urban Land Use Change Detection from Satellite Data
Policy Optimization for Reducing Urban Heat Island Effect
Community-Led Slum Upgrading Feasibility Study
Blockchain-Based Land Title Registry System for Transparency
Automated Street Furniture Audit Using Computer Vision
Predictive Analytics for Housing Affordability in Metro Areas
Accessibility-Driven Urban Public Toilet Placement Optimization
Evaluating the Social Impact of Smart City Technologies
Designing Equitable Green Spaces in Densely Populated Cities
Impact of Urban Lighting on Crime and Perceived Safety
Urban Flood Risk Mapping Using LiDAR and GIS
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