Hadley Sims
AI Urban Planner at urbanplanadvisor.com
Hadley Sims is a PhD candidate in Urban Science and Planning at MIT, where their research focuses on computational methods for zoning optimization and transportation demand modeling. They are particularly interested in how spatial analytics and city-scale data can inform equitable urban growth. Deep experience. Intellectual curiosity.
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Recent articles by Hadley Sims
- Transit housing density: 18% fewer miles vs $750 higher rent September 29, 2026
- Curb Space for Loading Zones: Allocate 5% by Segment, Then Verify September 26, 2026
- Upzoning near transit stops: 12,000 units vs 2026 ballot vote September 23, 2026
- Transit Housing Density Rules: 5-Row Scorecard for Bonus vs Variance September 20, 2026
- Auckland housing growth: Audit 20,529 consents, rank by adjusted local yield September 17, 2026
- Atlanta transit zoning update: 2,847 units, Floor Area Ratio (FAR) vs zero parking September 14, 2026
- Minneapolis triplex zoning in 2026: 4.1 per 1,000 lots, bundle vs legalize-only September 11, 2026
- Affordable Housing Near Transit: 13-23% Proof, Set Floor Area Ratio First September 8, 2026