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
- Cambridge Massachusetts buildable area: automated plans vs zoning, 2026 - trust or verify? October 18, 2026
- Parking Minimum Reform: When 15% More Units Pencil in Mid-Sized Cities October 15, 2026
- How the 2026 MBTA Communities zoning mandate changes by-right multifamily capacity and permit timelines in Greater Boston — parcel-level FAR modeling with transit proximity October 12, 2026
- What Is a Smart City: 2019 ISO 37122 Indicators — Which Projects to Fund October 9, 2026
- How to verify Boston transit-area upzoning capacity and displacement risk October 5, 2026
- Housing Near Transit Stations: 15% Boost vs Blanket Upzoning October 2, 2026
- 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