Do-It-Yourself Urban Design occurs when people make unauthorized changes to public space to address local needs. Sociologist Gordon Douglas discusses the benefits—and potential unintended costs—that follow when self-appointed urban planners take direct action ... More »
New research shows that increased urbanization may be a positive development because of a persistent “productivity gap” that exists between agricultural workers and workers employed in other sectors of the economy. More »
Glen Lee, Seattle’s Director of Finance, talks about responsible building, the future of technology, and what it takes to keep maintain strong bonds. More »
The Chicago Policy Review is pleased to present a three-part series on the financial future of cities. This series is comprised of conversations with Municipal CFOs and seeks to showcase financial trends in Seattle, Chicago, and Memphis and prompt a look towar... More »
New research finds that there is an ideological-bent to municipal public policies, and that this trend is reflective of the mass public’s policy preferences. More »
A new study examines the attitudes of planners towards family-friendly communities and finds several factors are critical to the creation of urban environments that are more conducive to child welfare and development. More »
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 »
This week, Julie Cooper speaks with former Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley about his partnership with the University of Chicago and the City of Gary, Indiana. More »