Unleashing the Power of Data for the City of Chicago

October 14th, 2013 - Whitney Pickels

Former Chief Information Officer for the City of Chicago, Brett Goldstein, discusses how Chicago is leading the way in using open data and predictive analytics to improve government effectiveness and transparency. More »

The Education Gap: Helping Explain Unemployment Trends Across U.S. Cities

January 24th, 2013 - Whitney Pickels

Education gaps – the differences between cities’ supply and demand for educated workers – may explain differences in economic recovery and provide cues for future policy interventions. More »

The Mystery of Concentrated Poverty: The Hidden Role of Cross-Race Income Segregation

November 12th, 2012 - Whitney Pickels

In American cities, economic and racial segregation play a dual role in perpetuating concentrated poverty. More »