Initiative on Cities
The Initiative on Cities serves as a hub for urban related research and teaching across Boston University. We engage with urban leaders, policymakers, academics, and students from around the world to work toward sustainable, just, and inclusive urban transformation.
We seek to:
Latest News
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IOC External Advisory Board Member Dominic Moulden Receives Honorary Degree at Boston University’s 2025 Commencement
The Initiative on Cities proudly celebrates our External Advisory Board member, Dominic Moulden, for receiving an honorary Doctor of Humane Read more
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Matt Lutkins Awarded the 2025 Initiative on Cities Student Prize
The Initiative on Cities (IOC) is elated to announce that Matt Lutkins (CAS ’25) has been awarded the IOC Student Read more
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#BUandBoston: What Birds Can Tell Us About Building Healthier Cities for our Communities
This post is part of our #BUandBoston series, highlighting the work and research of BU students, faculty, and staff throughout the Read more
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Apply to be the 2025–2026 IOC Menino Fellow with the National League of Cities!
Applications for the Initiative on Cities (IOC) 2025–2026 Menino Fellowship with the National League of Cities (NLC) are now open Read more
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Tammy Dong: Reflecting on my 2023–2024 NLC Menino Fellowship
The Menino Fellowship has been an amazing experience and widened my perspective on the work done by municipal leaders across Read more
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“Poverty & Power” Film Screening & Discussion
When: April 24, 2025 | 4:30 - 6:30 PM ET Where: 610 Commonwealth Avenue, Room 101 (Eichenbaum Colloquium Room) Join Read more
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#BUandBoston: Tackling Urban Heat – Why Accurate Data is Key
This post is part of our #BUandBoston series, highlighting the work and research of BU students, faculty, and staff throughout Read more
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IOC Affiliates Published and Presented Research on Housing and Eviction Protections
Recently, Boston University Initiative on Cities affiliates Dr. Molly Richard, a Postdoctoral Scholar at Boston University’s Center for Innovation in Read more
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#BUandBoston: Planning Healthy Cities
This post is part of our #BUandBoston series, highlighting the work and research of BU students, faculty, and staff throughout the Read more
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Introducing the Initiative on Cities 2025 Public Impact Scholars Cohort
We're thrilled to announce the Initiative on Cities 2025 Public Impact Scholars cohort! This year, 20 BU researchers will take Read more