Northeastern University School of Public Policy and Urban Affairs

“If we stop producing plastic because we’ve developed better materials, that’s obviously part of the solution." Says Policy School Director Maria Ivanova, "But the real challenge is rethinking how we consume in the first place.” https://lnkd.in/dA-4D-5C

Northeastern University professor Ted Landsmark recently received the 2024 Boston Public Library’s Druker Award for his leadership in urban planning and design. https://lnkd.in/dYSgRu2K

“The more we produce, the more pollution there will be,” Policy School Director Maria Ivanova says. “So we have to balance out our production with our consumption, and then innovate in the ways of disposal.” https://lnkd.in/dKzJFg4Z

“There’s old white Boston, new privileged Boston, and continuing people-of-color Boston,” Professor Dan O'Brien explained, adding that the relationship among these groups reflects Boston’s ever-evolving identity, especially on the neighborhood level. https://lnkd.in/dJy3qGrG

“I don’t know if there actually is anything that they could get through quite like the Affordable Care Act. That’s not their orientation,” says Policy School Professor Christopher Bosso. https://lnkd.in/diqT2Gnm

?? Seminar: Participatory Modeling for Collaborative & Equitable Planning with Moira Zellner ??? Friday, December 6th, 12pm ET Participatory Modeling (PM) is a collaborative approach that tackles complex socio-environmental challenges, such as climate change, by designing and testing solutions through joint modeling. Despite its potential, PM is not yet mainstream in planning. Moira Zellner will present fora.ai, a platform that supports PM’s iterative process—from problem definition to solution-building. Join us to explore how PM can transform decision-making for equitable and sustainable resource management! ?? Learn more: https://lnkd.in/grPDG_-a #ProsocialWorld #ParticipatoryModeling #SustainablePlanning #CollaborativeSolutions #ClimateAction #EquitableDevelopment #Seminar

"Trump will also likely roll back clean energy and electric vehicle incentives, which could affect state and cities’ adoption goals,' says Professor Joan Fitzgerald. "The likelihood that fewer climate dollars are available under Trump means cities will need to diversify funding sources, potentially drawing from state funds or issuing municipal green bonds," she added. https://lnkd.in/eY66_UGM

Associate Professor Serena E. Alexander, PhD and PhD student Carmella Munyuzangabo presented their research on freight and rail resilience planning at Federal Railroad Administration’s (FRA) Transportation Technology Center (TTC) in Pueblo, Colorado.

The Policy School is delighted to welcome several distinguished new members to our Advisory Committee:?Marina T. Campos (Maitê),?Paul M. Fletcher MSc, MBA, PGDip, MHL,?David Halbert, MPA,?Sharmila B. Kurukulasuriya,?Winston Langley, and?John M. The Advisory Committee is comprised of accomplished professionals with substantial experience in the public, non-profit, and private sectors, who provide counsel and support to the Director in key strategic areas. They share a commitment to advancing the School's mission, vision, research, and education. Member contributions range from providing advice and support to interacting with students and connecting the work of the Policy School to the world. The Committee engages regularly with the Policy School and with students by assisting with internship and job placements, mentoring, and advising on program strategy. We look forward to the contributions our new members will make as advisors, ambassadors, and advocates for the Policy School.

“When you’re talking about numbers like [this], it’s almost hard to imagine a place that has some immigration that will not be affected by this,” says Professor Shantanu Khanna. “Here we might be talking about impacts that will be discernible at the macroeconomic level.” https://lnkd.in/eN-rk_8U