MichaelFlaxman

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Dr. Michael Flaxman is an assistant professor in the Urban Information Systems Group of MIT's Department of Planning. His primary research interest is in the use of spatial simulation modeling in the planning and design of cities and regions. He is interested in the development of tools for stakeholder-based planning which present evaluative models in context using visual simulation. He has practiced GIS-based planning in 14 countries, including one year as a Fulbright fellow in Canada. Dr. Flaxman previously served as Industry Manager for Design at Environmental Systems Research Incorporated (ESRI), the world's largest maker of geographic information systems (GIS). Michael received his Doctorate in Design from Harvard in 2001, and holds a Masters in Community and Regional Planning from the University of Oregon, and a Bachelor?s in Biology from Reed College.