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Research Reports

Serving  as a hub for the creation and exchange of knowledge, GCI brings together the resources and intellectual capital of the university and joins it with community stakeholders to produce research that influences public policy to impact the quality of life in the city.  Because GCI’s research is a public good, the Institute is committed to producing and promoting research that is accessible, useful, and responsive to the multi-faceted issues facing the region.

As UIC’s center for engaged urban scholarship, GCI’s goal is to harness our research as a powerful tool to contribute to a more just, equitable and sustainable society.

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Puerto Rico Town Databook

This databook supports Puerto Rico Town’s cultural district designation by documenting trends, challenges, and community visions to prevent displacement.

Cover of the Mayoral Forum on a New Industrial Vision for Chicago Presentation

Mayoral Forum on a New Industrial Vision

On February 8, 2023, Director Teresa Córdova, Ph.D, gave a presentation on “Mayoral Forum on a New Industrial Vision in Chicago.”

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Lawndale Service Area Databook

This databook profiles Lawndale’s demographic, economic, and social conditions to inform equitable planning, investment, and community-centered service delivery.

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2022 Budget Community Engagement Report

The “2022 Budget Community Engagement Report” documents the 2022 Budget Engagement process and provides key findings from the internal and external engagement.

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Report Release: Calumet River Communities Planning Framework

This planning framework guides equitable development along the Calumet River, integrating environmental remediation, social equity, and economic revitalization strategies.