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Over its 20-year history, GCI has become a leader in urban research and embodies UIC’s commitment as an Engaged University to serve our local communities.

GCI’s work focuses on employment and economic development, local and regional governance with citizenship and democracy components, and dynamics of global mobility.

Democratic-Dominated Cities Pass Measures That Could Conflict With State

The Huffington Post reprinted a story on city initiatives that quoted Michael Pagano, Dean of the College of Urban Planning and Public Affairs and GCI Fellow.

Should Urban Universities Help Their Neighbors?

The Atlantic, in an article about whether the University of Chicago should be more involved in its surrounding neighborhoods, quotes Rachel Weber, GCI fellow and associate professor of urban planning and policy.

Paper by Phil Ashton named Outstanding Article of 2014

Philip Ashton, Associate Professor in Urban Planning and Policy and former GCI Fellow and Scholar, has published a paper in the Journal of Economic Issues that was selected by the editors as "Outstanding Article of 2014."

Illinois needs long-range transportation plan

The Daily Herald Business Ledger ran an op ed by Steve Schlickman, executive director of the Urban Transportation Center, on the need for a long-range plan the cost of repairing the Chicago region's highway and transit systems.