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March 2014
The Fragmented City: Politics of Historic Preservation in Beijing, Chicago, and Paris
While historic preservation is almost as old as cities themselves, it has become increasingly controversial in modern cities. In this talk, Yue Zhang will present her recently published book, The Fragmented Politics of Urban Preservation: Beijing, Chicago, and Paris.
Find out more »Latinos, Environmental Justice & Climate Change
A recent poll conducted by Latino Decisions on behalf of the Natural Resources Defense Council and Voces Verdes shows that an overwhelming majority of Latinos (9 out of 10) want the government to take action against the dangers of climate change.
Find out more »CHICAGOLAND Screening, a CNN original series
Can Chicago’s leaders unite to save our beloved city? What do you think? Join us for a screening and discussion of CHICAGOLAND, a CNN original series featuring the heroes and titans of our city as they wrestle with a “perfect storm” - the slow recovery from a national economic collapse, a public education system in turmoil, and a crisis in neighborhood safety.
Find out more »Affordable Housing in Affluent Communities
Real Time Chicago Spring 2014 Lecture Series: "Affordable Housing in Affluent Communities" Rob Anthony, Executive Director Community Partners for Affordable Housing (CPAH) of Highland Park CUPPA Respondent: Janet Smith, Associate Professor, Urban Planning & Policy, and Co-Director of Voorhees Center for Neighborhood and Community Improvement Friday, March 14 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Great Cities Institute 412 South Peoria Street Suite 400, CUPPA Hall The North Shore of Lake Michigan is home to some of the nation’s most exclusive and…
Find out more »CHICAGOLAND Episode 2 Screening
We will show episode two, which aired on March 13, and discuss the policy issues highlighted. We have two different times available for you to view the episode and share your thoughts with other concerned Chicagoans. We want to hear from you.
Find out more »New World DisOrder: The Decline of U.S. Power
The political and economic crises that rage around the world cannot be attributed to simply a “great recession” The global system is in a deep crisis that has appeared historically again and again. David Ranney lays out the source of this “new world disorder” and explains its historical precedents.
Find out more »April 2014
Immigration in the Suburbs: Insights from the 2010-2011 Chicago Area Study
Immigration is transforming the face of America—from rural areas to urban centers. The 2010 and 2011 Chicago Area Studies explored how immigration and the experiences of immigrants are unfolding in an increasingly important context: new suburban destinations.
Find out more »Confronting Homelessness in the Suburbs
Real Time Chicago Spring 2014 Lecture Series: "Confronting Homelessness in the Suburbs" Jennifer Hill, Executive Director, Alliance to End Homelessness in Suburban Cook County Joel Williams, Executive Director, PADS Lake County CUPPA Respondent: Charlie Hoch, Professor, Urban Planning & Policy Friday, April 4 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Great Cities Institute 412 South Peoria Street Suite 400, CUPPA Hall A quintessential urban problem, homelessness in the suburbs seems unreal. However, as in the City of Chicago, thousands of homeless individuals…
Find out more »CHICAGOLAND Episode 5 Screening
Join us for a post broadcast screening and discussion of CHICAGOLAND, a CNN eight-part original series.
Find out more »CHICAGOLAND Episode 6 Screening
Join us for a post broadcast screening and discussion of CHICAGOLAND, a CNN eight-part original series. The series will explore where politics and policy meet real people's lives -- in a city generating change and innovation in social policy, education, and public safety -- to meet national and local challenges.
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