As the MIT SPURS program nears its 60th year, leaders are refreshing its focus on emerging technologies and the policies guiding urban planning. Their goal is to prepare a new generation of experts to address the evolving needs of global cities.

Culver City has pioneered a new approach to California’s housing crisis by permitting mid-rise apartment buildings with a single staircase. This groundbreaking measure makes it the first municipality in the state to adopt such a design, aiming to simplify construction and create more housing options.