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:
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“I Miss the Sound of Our Bells:” Massachusetts High School Students Reflect on Life During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Thursday February 17, 2022 4:30pm-5:30pm ET Register Today! How are young people experiencing the COVID-19 pandemic? Hear stories of lived-experiences Read more
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2021 Menino Survey: Mayors and America’s Homelessness Crisis
America’s Mayors Say They Feel Accountable But Unequipped to Address Homeless Crisis, Citing Lack of Funding and Public Opposition to Read more
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Announcing the 2022 Public Impact Scholars Program
The Boston University Initiative on Cities (IOC) is pleased to announce our 2022 Public Impact Scholars program for BU Faculty. Read more
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Spring 2022 Request for Proposals now Open: Early Stage Urban Research Awards
Awarded annually to BU faculty and graduate students under faculty supervision, these seed grants of up to $10,000 support research Read more
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A Hands-on Class on Homelessness
BU Today: A Hands-on Class on Homelessness Sargent College students partner to help unhoused in Framingham through BU MetroBridge program Read more