Center on Global Cities

Elevating global cities as central actors shaping world affairs and advancing city-based solutions to global challenges.
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Pritzker Forum on Global Cities
Urban leaders from around the world connect three times annually for this international forum cohosted with the Financial Times.
Pritzker Forum
Research
Policy reviews and recommendations offer ideas and plans for how cities and urban leaders can help solve global challenges.
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Commentary and Analysis
Experts share perspectives and analyses on the most critical issues facing cities today.
Commentary and Analysis

From the Center on Global Cities

RESEARCH Report
Democracy and the Life of Cities
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Samuel Kling, Florita Gunasekara, and Steven Bosacker examine the role of cities in generating and strengthening democratic practices as authoritarianism rises across much of the world.
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Aligning ESG and SDGs at the Urban Level
RESEARCH Report by Kris Hartley
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Jonathan Connolly
Chicago Must Confront its Conflicted Stance Toward Immigrants
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Center on Global Cities Initiatives

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Transforming Industrial Regions of North America and Europe

This report summarizes the Transforming Industrial Regions of North America and Europe symposium, including strategies to rebuild economies and stem anti-democratic populism.

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The Pattis Family Foundation Global Cities Book Award

The Pattis Family Foundation Global Cities Book Award aims to improve our collective knowledge of actors, communities, and/or institutions that significantly shape global cities.

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Cities, Infrastructure, and Geopolitics Project

China, the US, and the EU are all seeking to influence urban spaces beyond their borders as infrastructure becomes critical to great power competition.

Global Cities Events

Mayor Brandon Johnson speaks at the opening night of the Pritzker Forum.
Pritzker Forum on Global Cities: Opening Night Reception
PAST EVENT VIDEO

The opening night of the Pritzker Forum on Global Cities will feature an evening of connections and conversations on this year's theme, Harnessing AI: Tools for Urban Leaders.

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2023 Pritzker Forum on Global Cities
PAST EVENT VIDEO Event Series: Pritzker Forum on Global Cities

Explore a series of deep-dive conversations with global leaders from government, business, and civil society on the promises and pitfalls of artificial intelligence and its impacts on cities.

Roundtable Discussion
Matt Watson
Strengthening Regional Economies for a Sustainable Midwest
PAST EVENT

Ahead of the Cities Summit of the Americas, the Council brings together local and national leaders to explore policy priorities for a sustainable Midwest.

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Josh Hild
We Will Chicago: Economic Development
PAST EVENT

The final public engagement event in the We Will Chicago series gathers local and international leaders to discuss models of equitable economic development.