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Want to understand the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Boston? Northeastern researchers have built a database

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Want to understand the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Boston? Northeastern researchers have built a database

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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.

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

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

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What the 311 system can tell us about the future of smart cities
Boston’s 311 reporting system is the subject of O’Brien’s latest book, The Urban Commons: How Data and Technology Can Rebuild Our Communities. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University

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What the 311 system can tell us about the future of smart cities

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Northeastern’s Beltway insiders

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Northeastern’s Beltway insiders

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