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Students tour South Chicago as part of a competition to envision how a neighborhood can revitalize itself. Photo by Andrew Mateja.

About

Building the great city:
• To learn
• To live well
• To live healthy
• To participate in civil society

Vision, Mission,
Core Values

Through its partnerships,
Great Cities Institute advances:
• Education
• Economic equity
• Well-being
• Civic participation

Research

By harnessing the power of engaged research, Great Cities Institute:
• Advances conversations on key issues
• Implements community economic
  development strategies
• Provides data and technical assistance
• Facilitates collaboration and public
  engagement
• Produces policy analysis

NEWS

Chicago Is About to Have a Lot More Balconies

on June 1, 2020

Sanjeev Vidyarthi, a GCI senior fellow, is quoted in a Chicago magazine article about the social and architectural function of balconies in the city and the history of their growing demand, particularly during the coronavirus stay-at-home order.

RESEARCH

Critics Say Chicago Police Need to Rethink Tracking Gang Members, Curbing Violence

on July 30, 2020

Roberto Aspholm, one of the authors of GCI's report The Fracturing of Gangs and Violence in Chicago, is quoted in a WTTW Chicago Tonight story on the need to change the police departments response to gangs and violence in Chicago.

BLOG

People Powered – New Global Hub for Participatory Democracy

on July 30, 2020

We are thrilled to announce the launch of People Powered: Global Hub for Participatory Democracy! The Great Cities Institute is a proud member of this new global organization.

MULTIMEDIA

Climate Justice meets Global Health in the time of COVID-19

on May 4, 2020


Recording of the May 4, 2020 webinar convened by Great Cities Institute and the Center for Global Health at UIC.

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