Harvard–MIT Joint Center for Urban Studies

The Harvard-MIT Joint Center for Urban Studies was formed in 1959 to address "intellectual and policy issues confronting a nation experiencing widespread demographic, economic and social change. Its research was based on the premise that the resolution of these issues called for imaginative interdisciplinary approaches to the study of urban problems and issues, and required cooperation among universities, government and industry."

Splitting from MIT in 1988, and affiliated with Harvard's Graduate School of Design and Kennedy School of Government, the Center consolidated the focus on housing that had emerged during the 1970s, and changed its name from "Urban Studies" to "Housing Studies."

In 1969, Robert C. Wood became director, replacing Daniel P. Moynihan.

References

• Wissler, Mary L. (May 12, 1965). "Building Cities, Bridging Gaps: Brass Tacks". The Harvard Crimson. http://www.thecrimson.com/article.aspx?ref=248176. Retrieved 2008-07-24. 
• Bodian, Marion E. (June 13, 1968). "The Joint Center For Urban Studies: Unwilling, Unable, and Unsuited To Do Anything About Roxbury". Harvard Crimson. http://www.thecrimson.com/article.aspx?ref=128634. Retrieved 2008-07-24. 
• "Ford Fund Aiding Business Studies; $2,950,000 Appropriated to Develop More Leaders - Other Grants Are Made". The New York Times: p. 122. October 26, 1958, Sunday. http://select.nytimes.com/gst/abstract.html?res=F00D14F83C59127A93C4AB178BD95F4C8585F9. Retrieved 2008-07-24. 

External links

• Official web site