The MIT SPURS/Humphrey Program ' a small gem nestled in the Department of Urban Studies and Planning (DUSP) with scores of former fellows in leadership positions in countries around the world ' will quietly turn 60 next year. And like most 59-year-olds, the program, or its directors, have stepped back to take a long look at past accomplishments and make some focal adjustments for the future. The Special Program for Urban and Regional Studies (SPURS) will retain its commitment to bringing fellows to the U.S. for study, cultural exchange, and professional growth. But it will now lean more into MIT's core strength ' technology ' and how technology policy can revolutionize urban planning and development throughout the world, including through the adoption of devices and methodologies designed specifically for use in emerging nations. 'The transition to technology policy echoes an emphasis that has long defined MIT's approach to teaching and problem-solving, where the governance,...
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