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Associate Professor of Public Policy and Urban Affairs and Criminology and Criminal Justice; Director, Boston Area Research Initiative

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

Three mayors and one town manager in Massachusetts have had to do just that since February. Now, these leaders are thinking about ways to strengthen their communities after COVID-19.
- by Khalida Sarwari August 3, 2020
Do more broken windows mean more crime?

There’s a theory that graffiti, abandoned buildings, and panhandling in neighborhoods create an environment that leads people to commit more crime. But Northeastern researchers have found that these and other signs of disorder don’t cause people to break the law or participate in dangerous or unhealthy behavior.
- by Greg St. Martin May 15, 2019
Algorithms can lead to more efficient public transit. Here’s how you may already be helping.

Riders of Boston’s public transportation system use the Transit app to plan trips, get real-time information on service, and set alerts for departure times. These interactions provide a massive amount of data about how riders use the app and navigate the transit system. But little has been done with this treasure trove of information—until now.
- by Greg St. Martin February 7, 2019
Here’s what happened when Boston tried to assign students good schools close to home

The shortage of top-quality schools in certain Boston neighborhoods has undercut the city’s bold efforts to provide access to good schools close to home, according to a new study led by a Northeastern University-based research center.
- by Sara Feijo - contributor July 16, 2018

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