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When Airbnbs increase in a neighborhood, so does crime. Here’s why.
A proliferation of Airbnbs, or similar short-term rentals, in a neighborhood contributes to higher rates of crime in the area, according to a new study by two Northeastern researchers.

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When Airbnbs increase in a neighborhood, so does crime. Here’s why.

Imagine leading a city through a pandemic and mass protests. Now imagine doing it from home.

Imagine leading a city through a pandemic and mass protests. Now imagine doing it from home.

Can’t-miss virtual events for the second half of June 2020 in Northeastern’s global network

Can’t-miss virtual events for the second half of June 2020 in Northeastern’s global network

Can’t-miss events across Northeastern’s global network in May 2020

Can’t-miss events across Northeastern’s global network in May 2020

Northeastern University receives Mellon Foundation grant to expand the work of the Boston Research Center

Northeastern University receives Mellon Foundation grant to expand the work of the Boston Research Center

Northeastern University researchers find little evidence for ‘broken windows theory,’ say neighborhood disorder doesn’t cause crime

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Northeastern University researchers find little evidence for ‘broken windows theory,’ say neighborhood disorder doesn’t cause crime

Algorithms can lead to more efficient public transit. Here’s how you may already be helping.

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Algorithms can lead to more efficient public transit. Here’s how you may already be helping.

Here’s what happened when Boston tried to assign students good schools close to home

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Here’s what happened when Boston tried to assign students good schools close to home

Building a ‘thriving civic data ecosystem’ in Boston

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Building a ‘thriving civic data ecosystem’ in Boston