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
- 2026 Zoning: HSC, MIT Audit & ROI Data Settle Massing Debate August 19, 2026
- 2024 NYC TOD Overlay: FAR Arbitrage, Valuation Shock & Commute Math August 17, 2026
- Barcelona Sensor Mesh: 14-Min Cut Not Universal, ROI Varies August 16, 2026
- Boston 2026 Density Bonus: 11% Net Gain, Not 40%? August 14, 2026
- Boston 42-Day Permit Reform: $45K per Space, 64% Start Rate August 13, 2026
- Boston 2026 FAR: Median 45 Units/Acre, But Not Guaranteed August 11, 2026
- Pittsburgh Adaptive Signals: 15% Delay Cut - Adopt August 10, 2026
- Free Site Plan Generator Lets Architects Build From Real-World Maps in Minutes August 9, 2026