Community Development
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How Nonprofit Organizations Make Their Communities Safer
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In 2016, the FBI reported a 4.1 percent increase in violent crime from the previous year. With more than 1.2 million incidences, that report claims that cities like Chicago, Baltimore, and Las Vegas—cities that have all struggled with pervasive crime for decades—are driving the recent increase in violent crime in…
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Community Anchors: How Can Arts & Culture Improve Neighborhoods?
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As many American cities try to determine the most effective mechanisms to revitalize their struggling neighborhoods, the concept of arts-led community development has become increasingly popular. Innovative efforts in this domain, such as the University of Chicago’s newly established Place Lab, focus on community redevelopment strategies that stem from urban-based…
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Breaking the Cycle of Urban Poverty with Deanna Hallagan and LaToya Winters
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In a candid conversation at Marillac House in East Garfield Park, Deanna Hallagan and LaToya Winters advocate for the importance of outliers in breaking the cycle of poverty on Chicago’s West Side.
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Aid, Women, and Leadership in Post-Conflict Societies
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After a conflict, relations among actors have to be (re)built. When are external interventions focused on increasing collective action after conflicts effective?
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Are Gayborhoods Driving Economic Growth in US Cities?
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A study finds that US cities with significant concentrations of gay men have seen more rapid economic development of their downtown neighborhoods in recent years.
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Ms. Mayor: The Impact of Female Leaders on Social Welfare Spending in Cities
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Recent research reveals a positive relationship between female mayors and funding for social welfare programs.
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Reaping the Dividends of Development: UNDP in Post-Conflict Nations
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UNDP’s Eugenia Piza-Lopez and Jago Salmon discuss the organization’s strategy in nations struggling to rebuild after conflict
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Municipal CFO Series: Miguel Santana, Los Angeles
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The CAO of Los Angeles sheds light on the realities of municipal deficit reduction.
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Cubbies and Civil Rights: A Conversation with Chicago Alderman Thomas M. Tunney
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Alderman Thomas Tunney runs the 44th Ward like he runs his restaurant: by providing quick, efficient, and friendly service to the community.