Dr. Jennifer Molinsky

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Jennifer Molinsky is the Director of the Housing Aging Society Program at the Harvard Graduate School of Design and a lecturer in Urban Planning Design. In her role, she leads research focused on the housing challenges faced by the aging population, including affordability, safety, community livability, and the connection between housing and health services. She is the lead author of major reports on housing and aging, such as 'Housing America's Older Adults 2023' and has co-edited significant publications addressing community inclusion and the housing crisis. With experience as the Chief Planner for Long Range Planning in Newton, Massachusetts, she has also worked with notable organizations including the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy and PricewaterhouseCoopers. Jennifer holds a PhD in Urban Planning from MIT and has degrees from Princeton and Yale, underscoring her expertise in this critical area of public policy.

Research Interests

Experience

Director, Housing Aging Society Program

— Present

Joint Center for Housing Studies • Cambridge, MA

Leads research on housing challenges for the aging population and directs related policy initiatives.

Chief Planner

— Present

Long Range Planning, Newton, MA • Newton, MA

Oversaw long-term urban planning initiatives.

Courses

SES-5326 Housing Urbanization United States

Requirements for Harvard University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a technical or quantitative field
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

Administered by the Harvard Kenneth C. Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS).