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Information Session on Fellowships and Research Grants

Date: Friday, February 14, 2025
Join us for an overview of fellowships and research grants for Harvard students, including several community service summer fellowships that support Graduate School of Design and Kennedy School students working at public and private entities in the US.

Housing Infrastructure, Policy & Design Symposium

Date: Saturday, February 8, 2025
The student-organized Housing Infrastructure, Policy & Design Symposium will convene policymakers, practitioners, academics, and students to tackle some of the most pressing challenges in housing today. Topics will include affordability, sustainability, homelessness, modular construction, housing tech, and global lessons.

Latin America Conference: Harnessing the Power of Latin American Cities

Date: Friday, February 7, 2025 to Saturday, February 8, 2025
The student-organized Latin America Conference at the Harvard Kennedy School explores urban challenges and opportunities across Latin America. This year’s theme, "Harnessing the Potential in Latin American Cities," brings together experts and leaders for panels on housing, infrastructure, sustainability, and more.

The Other 41: Mid-Rise Housing for a High-Rise City

Date: Thursday, December 5, 2024
Zoning reforms proposed for New York City aim to unlock moderate density across all city districts, which will change the urban fabric and result in smaller buildings that are atypical of the city’s existing affordable and market-rate housing. What will it mean to design and develop this mid-rise housing? What will it look like; what will it cost? Who is working on this issue, and what are the challenges and opportunities for architects and advocates alike? 

Using AI to Predict and Prevent Homelessness

Date: Monday, November 18, 2024
In Los Angeles County, a unique pilot program is using predictive analytics to help prevent homelessness. Learn how researchers at UCLA's California Policy Lab used anonymized data to develop a computer model that identifies those at highest risk of being homeless, and how the county's Health Services Department is connecting individuals identified by the algorithm with programs and resources to address their needs.

The Dual Burden: Making Housing and Long-Term Care Affordable for Older Adults

Date: Friday, November 15, 2024
Many older adults cannot afford the long-term care services they need to live independently, particularly after paying their housing costs. Samara Scheckler and Peyton Whitney will discuss a new paper that estimates the number of older households unable to afford these services and strategies that could make them more affordable.

The 2024 Ivory Prize Housing Innovation Summit

Date: Friday, October 25, 2024
This summit will bring together entrepreneurs, public sector innovators, policymakers, researchers, and industry practitioners to discuss the best ideas for housing innovation.