For Spring Semester 2017, the Great Cities Institute’s (GCI) Real Time Chicago lecture series is focused on the notions of social innovation and social entrepreneurship.
GCI takes on Social Innovation and Social Entrepreneurship
Abandoned in their Neighborhoods: Youth Joblessness amidst the Flight of Industry and Opportunity
On January 30, 2017, we had the great honor to present our report on youth joblessness at a hearing organized by Alternative Schools Network (ASN) and held at the Chicago Urban League.
Explaining School Closures: A Report by Rachel Weber, Stephanie Farmer, and Mary Donoghue
Rachel Weber and fellow authors, Stephanie Farmer and Mary Donoghue took on the task of assessing whether and how an array of multiple factors affected the decisions to close schools.
Director’s Blog: A great time was had by all…
On Wednesday, November 16, 2016, nearly 200 people joined us for the anniversary celebration of the Great Cities Institute.
New Great Cities Institute report highlights Household Stressors Tied to Poverty
A new study from UIC’s Great Cities Institute shows that significant stress on households is a common problem across the Chicago area, and not just because we’re worried about the economy.
Great Cities Institute Anniversary Celebration Honors Visionaries of UIC’s Great Cities Initiative
So many of you will be joining us on Wednesday, November 16 from 4:30 – 7:30 p.m. at Student Center East, East Terrace Room. We are excited that you are coming. For those of you who have not yet sent an RSVP, it isn’t too late.
Great Cities Institute attends Habitat III, Taking Place in Quito, Ecuador
Great Cities Institute Director Teresa Córdova and Timothy Imeokparia traveled to Quito, Ecuador to attend the UN Conference on Housing and Sustainable Urban Development, known as Habitat III.
Participatory Planning in Action: Marie Kennedy and Chris Tilly
Please join us this Friday for a talk by Professors Marie Kennedy and Chris Tilly where they will share insights from their recent participatory planning project in a village in Mexico.
Wim Wiewel to Attend Great Cities Institute 21st Anniversary Celebration
We are excited that Wim Wiewel, the first director of the Great Cities Institute, will be able to attend the November 16 anniversary celebration.
Economic hardship index shows stark inequality across Chicago
Racial segregation, concentrated poverty, and physical deterioration of neighborhoods continues to define conditions of inequality across Chicago neighborhoods.