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Daniel T. O'Brien

Busing doesn't improve academic outcomes for Boston students of color, study finds
Urban Informatics: Using Big Data to Understand and Serve Communities | Dan O'Brien
Northeastern researcher pledges to unlock power of cellphone-generated mobility data to benefit neighborhoods
Low-income tenants face significant discrimination on Craigslist.
Want to understand the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Boston? Northeastern researchers have built a database
How architects can make buildings aware
How a partnership between the city of Boston and local universities is working to help policymakers better serve residents
An increase in Airbnb rentals is linked to more crime in some Boston neighborhoods, a new study finds
Study links growth of Airbnb listings in Boston to 911 calls
Study from Northeastern links violent crime surges in Boston neighborhoods to Airbnb vacation rentals
When Airbnb’s increase in a neighborhood, so does crime. Here’s why.
Why do some crimes increase when Airbnbs come to town?
A smart city is more than flying cars and sensors
The Urban Commons: How Data and Technology Can Rebuild our Communities | Dan O'Brien