Commentary and Analysis

Cities have been called bastions of democracy, but authoritarian leaders across the globe are articulating their own visions for the future of urban spaces.

The rise of remote work has had a dramatic impact on cities like Chicago, which must play to their strengths in order to compete in this new landscape.

Transatlantic leaders can share ideas, tools, and strategies to help bridge economic divides between struggling heartland communities and thriving cities.

Joining "Reset with Sasha-Ann Simons," Samuel Kling discusses the walkability of Chicago's neighborhoods and how policymakers can make it easier to get around.

With 20 percent of the world's fresh surface water at its doorstep, Chicago and the Midwest should use water security as a competitive advantage.

Global Cities Officer Rachel Abrams reflects on connecting city leaders from oceans away.

Though working-class voters continue to be disillusioned, place-based investments can help restore confidence and heal our polarized politics.

Sam Kling, director of global cities research, joins "Reset with Sasha-Ann Simons" to discuss the redevelopment of Chicago's DuSable Lake Shore Drive.

Nonresident Fellow John Austin and Elaine Dezenski unpack how domestic investments can be creative tools to strengthen democracy.

After years of advocating for greener and more accessible neighborhoods, champions of the 15-minute city are suddenly the target of far-right conspiracies.