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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 First-Ever National Domestic Workers Bill of Rights Was Just Unveiled

on December 4, 2018

Nik Theodore, UIC professor of urban planning and policy, is quoted in a blog post from In These Times that examines proposed federal legislation to improve wages and labor conditions for domestic workers.

RESEARCH

The boss is retiring. The kids don’t want to take over. Family-owned manufacturers confront a succession ‘crisis’

on January 18, 2019

Findings from a UIC Great Cities Institute survey are featured in a Chicago Tribune story looking at how, and if, family-owned manufacturing companies in Chicago’s six collar counties are planning for future company leadership succession.

BLOG

Director Córdova Serves on Transition Committee, Speaks at WTO, and Interfaces with Entrepreneurs in Balkans

on January 11, 2019

Teresa Córdova serves on Governor-Elect J.B. Pritzker transition committee on Job Creation and Economic Opportunity, speaks at WTO, interfaces with entrepreneurs from the Balkans and other news.

MULTIMEDIA

Natives in Chicago

on December 11, 2018

Video from the November 14, 2018 event.

EVENTS

  1. Till We Have Built Jerusalem: Architects of a New City

    February 20 @ 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm

  2. The World is Watching Book Signing

    February 20 @ 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm

  3. Youth Job Center presents: Multiple Choice Panel Discussion

    February 21 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

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