The rebound effect, which measures the increased demand for energy from increasing energy efficiency, is found to be strong in Chinese urban residential electricity use. More »
This week, centrist former Members of Congress Sue Kelly (R-NY-19) and Lincoln Davis (D-TN-4) discuss the rise of political polarization, the decline of the political center, and critical role of moderates in Congress. More »
Recent research reveals a positive relationship between female mayors and funding for social welfare programs. More »
Researchers find new data that contradict their previously held belief that cities push for community-wide green sustainability programs for their cost-saving benefits. More »
Study finds that policies aimed at supporting local participation may be the most effective in creating change in a neighborhood. More »
This week, Julie Cooper talks with County Clerk David Orr about his work promoting voters’ rights, bringing modern technology to Cook County elections, and what is at stake in making voting more accessible and convenient for everyone. More »
A study using new US Department of Housing and Urban Development population estimates identifies affordable housing, an aging baby-boomer population, and poverty as considerations for policymakers working to address urban homelessness. More »
Research finds a large number of foreclosures in one’s neighborhood can be an important risk factor for the onset of depression among older adults. More »
This week on Chicago Policy Radio, Jim Howes sits down with Mayor Freeman-Wilson to talk about her tenure as Gary’s mayor so far and the progress the city has made recently. More »
A study of elected versus appointed treasurers finds that cities could save millions of dollars annually by entrusting their finances to bureaucrats. More »
Meredith Weenick discusses managing rising benefit obligations during a transition in leadership. More »
This week, Jim Howes sits down with Jacky Grimshaw to talk about urban sustainability in Chicago and around the world. More »