Vision, Mission, and Value
Introduction
Our Vision
Formulate solutions to tackle the multi-dimensional challenges of the changing socio-political economy of cities and their metropolitan regions.
Our Mission
The mission of the Great Cities Institute is to link its academic resources with a range of partners to address urban issues by providing research, policy analysis and program development. Tied to the University of Illinois Chicago Great Cities Commitment, GCI seeks to improve quality of life in Chicago, its metropolitan region, and cities throughout the world.
Our Core Values
The Great Cities Institute is committed to convening UIC faculty and researchers across disciplines to address today’s urban challenges, producing engaged research that advances equity and quality of life, fostering broad access to knowledge and dialogue, creating spaces for learning and collaboration, and strengthening community planning and service delivery through the sharing of University resources.