Tag: Center for Real Estate

A month in Panama: Rethinking what real estate development can be

Cherry Tang, a master of science in real estate development student at the MIT Center for Real Estate, recently participated in an experiential learning opportunity in Panama working with Conservatorio, a development firm based in Casco Viejo. What began as a modeling exercise quickly became a deeper exploration of how development, community, and environment intersect, […]

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Understanding community effects of Asian immigrants’ US housing purchases

Asian immigrants are both the fastest-growing and highest-earning immigrant ethnic group in the United States, facts that have caught the attention of many economists interested in how these groups — whether investors or residents — impact housing prices, K-12 education, and other important aspects of community life. A new study by economists at MIT and […]

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John Ochsendorf named associate dean for research for the School of Architecture and Planning

Professor John Ochsendorf, a member of the MIT faculty since 2002, is taking on a new role in support of the research efforts of faculty and students in the MIT School of Architecture and Planning (SA+P). At the start of this year, Ochsendorf was appointed to lead an initiative strengthening research strategy, support, and funding […]

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