Great Cities Institute
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The Great Cities Institute (GCI) is a research hub for scholars, policymakers, and stakeholders who share an interest in finding answers to the question, “What can cities and regions do to make themselves into great places?” Through engaged research, GCI hopes to answer this question by advancing conversations on key issues between local, national, and international scholars, facilitating collaboration and public engagement, and conducting evaluations and policy impact analyses. GCI’s work focuses on employment and economic development, local and regional governance, dynamics of global mobility, energy and the environment, and community well-being. GCI develops strategic partnerships that leverage the intellectual capital of the university with the local knowledge of neighborhood residents, government and non-profit, foundation, business and civic organizations. GCI is home to the UIC Neighborhoods Initiative, a university-community partnership with neighborhoods both adjacent to the UIC campus and in the Chicagoland area. Over its 20-year history, GCI has become a leader in urban research and embodies UIC’s commitment as an Engaged University to serve our local communities.
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“The Great Cities Institute sponsors research, service, and educational programs aimed at improving the quality of life of people living in Chicago, its metropolitan region, and other great cities of the world.”
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