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Upcoming Events

2023 Pritzker Forum on Global Cities

In-Person EVENT
Event Series: Pritzker Forum on Global Cities

We are delighted to welcome you to Chicago for three days of networking, discussions, and workshops on "Harnessing AI: Tools for Urban Leaders."

A boat floats down the Chicago River on a clear day
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Nov
13

Pritzker Forum on Global Cities: Opening Night Reception

In-Person EVENT

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.

2019 Pritzker Forum panel
Nov
13

Past Events

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.

Roundtable Discussion
Matt Watson

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.

Chicago El train
Josh Hild

Commentary & Analysis

Green with envy? Chicago’s sustainable architecture scene

BLOG
ChicagoGlobal by Nicole L. Cvetnic

Chicago is known the world over for its bold and unique architecture. After all, it’s the birthplace of the skyscraper. But how does the city compare globally when it comes to sustainable architecture?

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Global Cities

Emergent Tokyo: Almazán, McReynolds, and Saito on Organic Urban Growth

BLOG
Global Insight by Coauthors

Global Cities Book Award Finalist "Emergent Tokyo" examines how the city balances massive growth and local communal life and can be a model for other cities.

Emergent Tokyo Global Cities

Research

A Tale of Two Regions: The Economic and Political Importance of Different Paths to Heartland Renewal

RESEARCH
Working Paper by Coauthors

The regeneration strategies of the former industrial areas of Pittsburgh in the US and Germany's Ruhr offer lessons for other regions in economic transition.

Pittsburgh Skyline
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Global Cities

Aligning ESG and SDGs at the Urban Level

RESEARCH
Report by Kris Hartley

This report outlines how cities and the private sector can collaborate on and magnify sustainability efforts that enable broad systemic change.

Sustainable urban development
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Global Cities

Experts

Michele Acuto 

Nonresident Senior Fellow, Global Cities
Council expert Michele Acuto
Expertise
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John Austin 

Nonresident Senior Fellow, Global Midwest
Council expert John Austin
Social Media