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DESCRIPTION:Come for a day-long visit to learn about planning issues and ef
 forts in the Forest City with the former Planning & Urban Development Dire
 ctor for Portland. We will travel by transit to experience how an innovati
 ve transit system works in a small city\, and meet with city planning offi
 cials working on economic\, housing\, climate resilience and transportatio
 n issues. \n\nWell known for its great architecture and food\, Portland is
  rapidly becoming a place where climate migrants\, affluent retirees\, and
  those seeking urban amenities at a smaller scale are relocating. As a res
 ult\, housing prices are up – as is homelessness. How does a Small City 
 make sure any success is equitable? How do you make transit and walkabilit
 y work in a place with relatively little traffic congestion? We will learn
  about how this small city by the ocean is trying to guide growth and chan
 ge sustainably and justly. We will close out the day with a visit to a red
 evelopment district and one of the many tasting rooms in town\, before tak
 ing the Downeaster train back to Boston.\n\nThis session will use this vis
 it to learn about an emerging trend in urban development – the rise of t
 he Small City. More than previous generations\, Millennials are choosing t
 o locate in these second- and third-tier cities as a way of balancing qual
 ity of life\, employment opportunities\, and the benefits of city amenitie
 s. The pandemic and increases in working “wherever” appear to be drivi
 ng this trend even more quickly. How do we make sure current residents can
  stay when new residents inevitably drive up the cost of housing and creat
 e competition for employment? What about social services and the opportuni
 ty faced by New Americans\, who are also living in Small Cities? \n\nBe pr
 epared for a long but interesting day\, starting around 7 am. and returnin
 g to the Boston area around 8 pm. You should plan to dress for a Maine win
 ter\, including proper footwear\, warm socks\, and layers\, as we will be 
 walking outdoors for parts of the day.\n\nEnrollment is limited to 12. Ple
 ase send a short email of interest to Jeff Levine at jrlevine@mit.edu befo
 re 12/15/23.  Given limited spots and likely strong interest\, admitted st
 udents must commit to attending\, except in case of illnesses or other ser
 ious issues. Preference given to DUSP students.
LOCATION:Portland\, ME
SUMMARY:Small Cities in America: A Key to Sustainable Growth
URL;VALUE=URI:https://calendar.mit.edu/event/small_cities_in_america_iap
CATEGORIES:Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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