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Keep up to date with the latest blog posts from our staff & GCI collaborators.

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Where do we go from here?

Posted on June 04, 2020

Great Cities Institute revisits the Kerner Commission’s legacy, connecting racial injustice, police brutality, inequality, and collective action today.

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All Eyes on the Coronavirus

Posted on March 18, 2020

Great Cities Institute reflects on COVID-19, urging preparedness, equity, public health leadership, and collective care for future crises.

We Invite You to Our Spring Events

Posted on February 25, 2020

Great Cities Institute announces spring events on urban planning, transit equity, climate justice, public health, gangs, and partnerships.

Thea Crum joins Global Participatory Budgeting Board

Posted on January 14, 2020

PB Chicago highlights Thea Crum’s appointment to the Global PB Support Board and participatory budgeting expansion.

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Happy Holidays from Great Cities Institute!

Posted on December 20, 2019

Great Cities Institute shares holiday wishes and recent fact sheets while looking ahead to 2020 events and reports.

Graphic title card reading “Innovation Districts as a Strategy for Urban Economic Development: A Comparison of Four Cases.”

The Release of a New Report on Innovation Districts

Posted on November 25, 2019

Great Cities Institute releases a report comparing four innovation districts as strategies for urban economic development and policymaking.

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Cooperatives and Capabilities: International Perspectives

Posted on October 29, 2019

Great Cities Institute explores Basque Country cooperatives and human development, highlighting inclusive economies, vocational training, and democratic workplaces.

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What will new technology mean for the future of warehouse work?

Posted on October 22, 2019

Beth Gutelius examines how e-commerce-driven warehouse technologies may intensify work, expand surveillance, and worsen job quality for workers.

Recent Reports/Videos on Latinos in Chicago

Posted on October 15, 2019

Great Cities Institute highlights Latino contributions to Chicago’s economy, neighborhoods, and immigrant rights during Hispanic Heritage Month observance.

Great Cities Institute Director Appointed Chair of Chicago Plan Commission

Posted on October 01, 2019

Teresa Córdova’s Plan Commission appointment emphasizes transparency, community input, equitable development, and stakeholder voices in Chicago planning.