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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

The nature of gangs has changed, so should our gun violence strategy

on August 30, 2019

As part of a Crain’s Chicago Business series covering the various issues facing Chicago, GCI director Teresa Córdova writes that the city’s strategy to address gun violence needs to adapt to the changing nature of gangs.

RESEARCH

The Fracturing of Gangs and Violence in Chicago: A Research-Based Reorientation of Violence Prevention and Intervention Policy

on August 30, 2019

This report is a follow up to a May 2018 gathering of researchers, street experts, and service delivery professionals sponsored by the Great Cities Institute.

BLOG

Fact Sheets on Population Loss and Fall Events

on September 11, 2019

As we enter the Fall season, we send you good wishes for an enjoyable season. In the last couple of months, GCI released two new fact sheets on shifts in population and on October 8th we have two events.

MULTIMEDIA

Talking to North Korea: Ending the Nuclear Standoff

on July 25, 2019

Video from the July 25, 2019 event with Glyn Ford.

EVENTS

  1. UTC Seminar: O’Hare 21 and Midway Modernization

    September 26 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

  2. The Craft of City Design

    September 27 @ 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm

  3. National Parks in Your Neighborhood

    October 8 @ 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm

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