The Initiative on Cities connects Boston University scholars, external researchers, and partners to advance urban research, learning, and practice. Follow the links below to learn more, get the resources you need, or work with us!

Our Upcoming Events

Monday, February 2, 2026

Getting to School: School Choices, Journeys to School, and the Complexities in Family Decision Making in Boston, Massachusetts

12:00PM Initiative on Cities, 75 Bay State Road
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Wednesday, February 4, 2026

Gentrification: Ideas to Action ft. The Death & Life of Gentrification

3:00PM Rajen Kilachand Center Colloquium Room, 1st Floor (610 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA 02215)
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Monday, March 2, 2026

Moving Under Pressure? Household Shocks, Constraints, and Residential Immobility

12:00PM Initiative on Cities, 75 Bay State Road
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Monday, April 13, 2026

The Remaking of a Hidden Gem: Changing Schools in Gentrifying East Boston.

12:00PM Initiative on Cities, 75 Bay State Road
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