Researcher, teacher, trying to figure out ways to better cities and neighborhoods, Associate Professor of Planning & Urban Economics @HarvardGSD
Joined June 2015
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We’ve built too much retail space. Fixing this problem could solve another. slate.trib.al/kp67LAJ
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Rachel Meltzer retweeted
13 Jun 2024
"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 buff.ly/4cfCO9B
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Rachel Meltzer retweeted
30 May 2024
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.
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29 May 2024
Thanks @DavidZipper !
29 May 2024
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."
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Rachel Meltzer retweeted
29 Feb 2024
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.
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Rachel Meltzer retweeted
29 Feb 2024
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: harvard.zoom.us/webinar/regi…
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Rachel Meltzer retweeted
22 Feb 2023
🏢📈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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20 May 2022
A long road and you made it! Congrats @DBashIdeas!!!
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Rachel Meltzer retweeted
16 May 2022
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
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Rachel Meltzer retweeted
8 Mar 2022
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 mailchi.mp/dcpolicycenter/17…
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Rachel Meltzer retweeted
24 Jun 2021
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. hgsd.us/3gL6qBG
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23 Jun 2021
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 🙌🏻
22 Jun 2021
.@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. hgsd.us/3gL6qBG
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14 Apr 2021
Looking forward to hearing about James’ work on COVID-related employment trends and fiscal implications for NYC. Join us!
14 Apr 2021
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! event.newschool.edu/nyc-covi…
23 Mar 2021
Looking forward to this event--the primaries are soon approaching and we need to consider this important topic when picking our next leader(s).
18 Mar 2021
Join us next Wed (3/24 @ 7:30) for #RethinkingNYC: Governing a Diverse City - feat. John Flateau of @NewsatMedgar, Lucia Gómez of @CentralLaborNYC & Rovika Rajkishun of @thenyic, moderated by @mousam - REGISTER: bit.ly/GoverningMar24
Rachel Meltzer retweeted
18 Mar 2021
Join us next Wed (3/24 @ 7:30) for #RethinkingNYC: Governing a Diverse City - feat. John Flateau of @NewsatMedgar, Lucia Gómez of @CentralLaborNYC & Rovika Rajkishun of @thenyic, moderated by @mousam - REGISTER: bit.ly/GoverningMar24
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Rachel Meltzer retweeted
17 Mar 2021
Mark your calendars!!
I'll join @SallyGold and @TweetBenMax this Friday for a @TheNewSchool event discussing all things NYC election.
Register here and follow along here:
event.newschool.edu/nyc-elec…
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Rachel Meltzer retweeted
16 Mar 2021
This free @TheNewSchool event will be moderated by @ProfRachelM and feature @GloriaPazmino from @NY1, @SallyGold from @politico and @TweetBenMax from @GothamGazette.
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16 Mar 2021
Take your lunch break with us during this @MilanoSchool @TheNewSchool panel on Friday that I'm moderating with @TweetBenMax @SallyGold @GloriaPazmino ! event.newschool.edu/nyc-elec…
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