Urban Health: State of the Science On Thursday, December 6th, the Boston University School of Public Health (SPH), the Initiative on Cities, and the Yale Institute for Global Health co-hosted an Urban Health Symposium that explored the role of public health in urban development and how to synthesize the science to formulate policy. Speakers from […]
On Wednesday, November 28th, the Initiative on Cities co-sponsored a discussion with the College of Communication (COM) on the role that modern media plays in the shifting political landscape. The panel featured Jerry Abramson, former White House Director of Intergovernmental Affairs under President Obama, former Lt. Governor of Kentucky, and the former Mayor of Louisville, and Margaret […]
On Friday, November 9th, Dr. David Carballo, an Associate Professor in the Department of Archaeology and Latin American Studies, presented on his archaeological work in the ancient Mesoamerican city of Teotihuacan. His presentation, entitled “Social Inequality and Community Archaeology at America’s First Metropolis: Teotihuacan, Mexico,” discussed his excavations and how they are used to determine the […]
On Wednesday, October 31st, former Mayor of Toronto David Miller and Arup Director of Cities Advisory Tom Bridges joined the Initiative on Cities for a discussion on city resiliency and inequality in the face of climate change. The two discussed the implications of rapid urbanization and the increasing social, economic, and environmental pressure of the […]
Urban Leadership in the Face of Disaster: a conversation with San Juan Mayor Carmen Yulín Cruz On Thursday, October 25, BU alumna and San Juan, Puerto Rico mayor Carmen Yulín Cruz visited the Initiative on Cities to speak with students on urban leadership, pertaining specifically to her experience in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria. Hurricane […]
People Before Highways On Wednesday, October 17th, Dr. Karilyn Crockett joined the Initiative on Cities to discuss her book, People Before Highways: Boston Activists, Urban Planners, and a New Movement for City Making. Dr. Crockett is the former Director of Economic Policy & Research for the city of Boston and works as a Lecturer in the Department […]
On Wednesday, October, the Initiative on Cities and the Boston University Center for Latin American Studies presented a screening of the Brazilian documentary Chega de Fiu Fiu, which translates roughly to “Enough With Catcalling.” The film explores the prevalence of catcalling and sexual harassment in Brazil. Non-profit Think Olga works to change the public perception […]
The Latino City: Examining What Makes a City Uniquely Latino On Thursday, September 27th, the BU Center for Latin American Studies and the Initiative on Cities co-sponsored a discussion on the emergence and development of Latino communities in the heart of American cities. The event was moderated by Jonathan Calvillo, an Assistant Professor who teaches […]