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Chicago & the Midwest

What are the Risks of AVs in Cities? History Offers Clues

RESEARCH
Working Paper by Samuel Kling

The implementation of automated vehicles (AVs) will reshape our cities in ways large and small, but much is unknown to make reliable predictions about AVs’ specific effects on cities.

A busy stretch of highway, Mexico City.
Carl Campbell
Global Cities

The Chicago Climate Charter: North American Cities Taking Action on Climate

RESEARCH
Report

It is in the hands of mayors, working with their residents and local leaders, to drive concrete solutions to climate change.

The group presenting the Chicago Climate Charter.
Patrick L. Pyszka
Climate and the Environment

Looking Back to Look Forward: Lessons from the Immigration Histories

RESEARCH
Report by Rob Paral

Cities of the American Midwest were largely built by immigration, and immigrants were a key component of the population growth these cities experienced in the early decades of the last century.

Chicago skyline.
Allen McGregor
Migration

Heartland Hospitality: Serving the Needs of the Midwest Economy through Immigration

RESEARCH
Policy Brief by Sara McElmurry

In order for the Midwest's hospitality industry to truly thrive, reform for the immigration system is imperative.

A barista pours coffee from a silver pitcher into a cup
Louis Hansel
Migration

Chicago's Global Strategy

RESEARCH
Report

The vision for Chicago’s global strategy begins with an inventory of the city’s assets, needs, and opportunities.

Cloud Gate, also known as "The Bean," sculpture in Chicago with people surrounding it.
Conner Freeman
Global Cities

Immigration a Demographic Lifeline in Midwestern Metros

RESEARCH
Report by Rob Paral

This report examines how immigrants have helped offset native-born population loss and revitalized an aging workforce in 40-plus Midwestern metro areas between 2000 and 2015.

View from the west of the Chicago skyline at sunrise
Brad Knight
Migration

Empowering Youth through Entrepreneurship: Africa to Chicago

RESEARCH
Working Paper by Nicole Robinson

This paper offers actions businesses, governments, foundations, and community organizations can explore to ramp up ecosystems for future youth entrepreneurs.

 A group of youth attend a training on welding at the technical school in Mellit, North Darfur.
Albert Gonzalez Farran
Culture

The Emerging Power of Big Data: The Chicago Experience

RESEARCH
Report

Using Chicago as a model, this report outlines big data strategies for improving the efficiency and effectiveness of cities around the world.

The Chicago skyline at night
Alan Ramirez
Global Cities

Growing the Heartland

RESEARCH
Report by Rob Paral

This report examines how immigrants offset population decline and an aging workforce in Midwest metropolitan areas.

View of the Minneapolis skyline at dusk
Lucas Ludwig
Migration

Informed Midwesterners More Likely to Support Immigration Reform

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

While the midwestern public is somewhat divided on specific reforms, those who have accurate information about shifting immigration flows and changing labor needs express majority support for key immigration policy proposals.

US-Mexico border crossing
Simon Foot
Public Opinion