In its lead editorial, the Sunday New York Times, called for Congressional action to address conditions of unemployment in “minority” communities.
New York Times Calls for Congressional Action on Minority Joblessness
Young, Black, and Out of Work
In the city of Chicago, 47 percent of black males between the ages of 20 and 24 are out of work and out of school. This is just one of the many disturbing numbers that can be found in the Great Cities Institute report released today.
Lydia Lazar joins GCI as Director, Energy and Environment Research Cluster
We are very pleased to announce that Lydia Lazar has joined Great Cities Institute to direct our Energy and the Environment research cluster.
Happy Holidays
We wish all of you a blessed and relaxing holiday season. At Great Cities the wheels will be churning as we prepare for a busy January and a full year of activities.
GCI on the Road
This last week, members of GCI staff traveled to Ecuador and to Arizona to share the work of the Great Cities Institute. Besides spreading the great work happening at the University of Illinois at Chicago, we learned a great deal that adds to our work here.
The Future of Our Planet at the COP21 Conference
Leaders of 150 nations, and 40,000 delegates from 195 countries will attend the COP21 conference this week, a reminder that climate change is still one of the top issues facing the globe today.
International Exchange, Community Visioning and The Public Good
It was a busy week for Great Cities Institute. We want to thank all of you who were able to join us on November 3 for City Cité: A Transatlantic Exchange.
Just One Week Away: City/Cité: A Transatlantic Exchange
Great Cities Institute is very excited to be welcoming intellectuals and activists from France in the Symposium, City Cité: A Transatlantic Exchange. The French visitors will participate in panels with both esteemed UIC professors and area activists.
Chicago Area Leadership Development
GCI’s Director of Neighborhoods Initiative, Thea Crum, partnered with IPCE to publish a report on the system of leadership development programs in the Chicago area.
Planning for Improved Quality-of-Life in Pilsen
The Great Cities Institute (GCI) is pleased to announce that it has embarked on a project with the Pilsen Planning Committee (PPC) to create a new Quality-of-Life plan.