The Initiative on Cities partners with several organizations across campus at Boston University, each of which offers unique and engaging opportunities and programming for students and faculty. This week, we’re featuring the Howard Thurman Center for Common Ground. IOC: What issues is the Howard Thurman Center currently tackling? HTC: The Howard Thurman Center for Common Ground […]
Businesses are potentially more mobile today than ever before and have a wide range of options on where to locate. Cities and state try hard to attract investment; as in the competition for Amazon’s HQ2, they often promise significant sums in tax rebates, subsidies and services. On Friday, October 18th, the Initiative on Cities held a […]
Faculty Friday highlights a member of the IOC Faculty Advisory Board by exploring their work at Boston University and examining their impact on urban studies and city development. This week, we’re speaking with Stephanie Curenton. Stephanie Curenton, Ph.D. is a tenured associate professor in the Boston University Wheelock College of Education & Human Development and the Director […]
On Wednesday, October 2nd, the Initiative on Cities welcomed Alan Harding, the Chief Economic Adviser to the Mayor of Metropolitan Manchester, and Midori Morikawa, Director of Business Strategy for the City of Boston, to discuss sustaining economic growth in cities and maintaining momentum while prioritizing inclusivity. Alan Harding dove into his work with the Greater Manchester Combined […]
On Tuesday, September 17th, the Initiative on Cities invited three Massachusetts mayors, Mayor Ruthanne Fuller of Newton, Mayor Donna Holaday of Newburyport, and Mayor Yvonne Spicer of Framingham, to reflect on their experiences on the campaign trail and in public office and discuss the challenges that women face in political leadership. The panel was moderated […]
On Tuesday, September 10th, the Initiative on Cities hosted The Sounds of Boston and Beyond, a seminar that explored the development urban soundscapes and the impact they have on public health and community engagement. The seminar was led by Erica Walker, Founder of Noise and the City and the Community Noise Lab at Boston University, […]
Each week, Faculty Friday highlights a member of the IOC Faculty Advisory Board by exploring their work at Boston University and examining their impact on urban studies and city development. This week, we’re speaking with Noora Lori. Noora Lori is an Assistant Professor of International Relations in the Pardee School of Global Studies, as well as […]
Each week, Faculty Friday highlights a member of the IOC Faculty Advisory Board by exploring their work at Boston University and examining their impact on urban studies and city development. This week, we’re speaking with Yannis Paschalidis. Yannis Paschalidis is a professor in the College of Engineering with appointments in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, the Division of […]
Each week, Faculty Friday highlights a member of the IOC Faculty Advisory Board by exploring their work at Boston University and examining their impact on urban studies and city development. This week, we’re speaking with Jeannette Guillemin. Jeannette Guillemin is an arts advocate, counselor, and professor in the College of Fine Arts. In addition to serving […]
Each week, Faculty Friday highlights a member of the IOC Faculty Advisory Board by exploring their work at Boston University and examining their impact on urban studies and city development. This week, we’re speaking with Louis Chude-Sokei. Louis Chude-Sokei is a Professor of English, a George and Joyce Wein Chair in African American Studies, and the Director […]