The Huffington Post reprinted a story on city initiatives that quoted Michael Pagano, Dean of the College of Urban Planning and Public Affairs and GCI Fellow.
Democratic-Dominated Cities Pass Measures That Could Conflict With State
Should Urban Universities Help Their Neighbors?
The Atlantic, in an article about whether the University of Chicago should be more involved in its surrounding neighborhoods, quotes Rachel Weber, GCI fellow and associate professor of urban planning and policy.
Governing Magazine: Detroit’s 50-Year Plan
Governing Magazine quoted Michael Pagano, GCI fellow and dean of CUPPA, on Detroit's new 50-year plan, which was developed by a nonprofit think tank and incorporates public-private partnerships.
Director Córdova to speak at Chicago United Leadership Conference
GCI director Teresa Córdova will speak at the Chicago United Leadership Conference on a session titled "Inspiring Culture, Inclusion and Diversity". The conference takes place November 18 at the Hilton Chicago.
PB Chicago featured in documentary funded by MacArthur Foundation
Chicago filmmaker Ines Sommer has been working on a documentary, called Count Me In, on the participatory budgeting process in Chicago, a movement that has been coordinated by GCI's own Thea Crum and Maria Hadden of The Participatory Budgeting Project.
Emanuel Plan Avoids Tax Increase Amid Pension Woes: Muni Credit
In a story on Chicago's latest budget, the Bloomberg Businessweek quotes Michael Pagano, GCI fellow and dean of the College of Urban Planning, and cites the annual City Fiscal Conditions report that he co-authors with the National League of Cities.
“The Great Recession’s Impact on the City of Chicago” cited in DNA Info
In a story on Chicago neighborhoods' recovery from the real estate downturn, DNA Info quotes Rebecca Hendrick, former GCI scholar, on likely reasons for the slow recovery and cites her 2010 report, "The Great Recession's Impact on the City of Chicago."
Crain’s: City to sell 322 South Side lots for $1 each
Crain's Chicago Business quotes Phil Ashton, former GCI scholar, on the city's plan to sell 322 vacant South Side lots to nearby homeowners and nonprofits who will maintain them and pay property taxes.
Nik Theodore quoted in the Los Angeles Times
The Los Angeles Times quotes Nik Theodore, GCI fellow and professor of urban planning and policy, on the growing prevalence of a wide variety of temporary, freelance, and odd jobs.
‘Transit-oriented’ development bringing new life to suburban commuter towns
The Daily Herald quoted Rachel Weber, associate professor of urban planning and policy, on the renewal of transit-oriented development of retail, housing and entertainment venues in Chicago suburbs along commuter train lines.