Women Reclaiming the City: International Research on Urbanism, Architecture, and Planning
The originality of Women Reclaiming the City lies not only in the variety of themes being presented, but also in the variety of all these different highly respected women researchers. This book is the first in which current societal themes revolving around urbanism, architecture, and city planning are put forth solely through female perspectives. It reveals the importance of having female lenses on certain societal debates
2022 Menino Survey: Economic Opportunity, Poverty & Well-Being
America’s Mayors See Soaring Housing Costs as Top Economic Challenge But Feel They Have Little Control, According to Survey of US Mayors Mayors Feel More Accountable for Public Health Issues since 2018, Especially Gun Violence and Mental Health Findings Among Those from the Boston University Initiative on Cities’ Menino Survey of Mayors Over the past […]
The Latest City News: March 31, 2023
The Latest City News is a compilation of recent city news by the Initiative on Cities–click on the images to read each article! Reach out to ioc@bu.edu for any inquiries or the latest news for us to highlight.
Faculty Friday: Rébecca Bourgault
Faculty Friday is a series highlighting members of the Initiative on Cities (IOC) Faculty Advisory Board, by exploring their work on campus and in the city. This week, we are highlighting Rébecca Bourgault, Chair of Art Education and Assistant Professor of Art, Art Education at the College of Fine Arts. By Jaclyn Berman Jaclyn Berman: […]
Analyzing Child Firearm Assault Injuries by Race and Ethnicity During the COVID-19 Pandemic in 4 Major US Cities
Firearm violence in the United States has increased since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, with particularly large increases in child injuries reported. Racial and ethnic disparities in all-age firearm injuries and deaths also appear to have grown. However, little research has examined how pandemic-related increases in firearm assaults may have disproportionally affected Black, Hispanic, and Asian children.
Faculty Friday: Benjamin Sovacool
Faculty Friday is a series highlighting members of the Initiative on Cities (IOC) Faculty Advisory Board, by exploring their work on campus and in the city. This week, we are highlighting Benjamin Sovacool, Director of the Boston University Institute for Global Sustainability (IGS) and Professor in the Department of Earth & Environment. By Jaclyn Berman […]
#BUandBoston: Chinatown Main Street x BU Student Government
This post is part of our #BUandBoston series, highlighting the work and research of BU students, faculty, and staff throughout the City of Boston and the Greater Boston region. Interested in having your Boston-related work featured? Tag us on Instagram or Twitter (@BUonCities) using the #BUandBoston or send us an email at ioc@bu.edu. By Dhruv Kapadia Over the course of the […]
Alumni Spotlight: Fatima Blanca Munoz
Alumni Spotlight is a series highlighting former affiliates of the Initiative on Cities (IOC). We catch up with our alumni to feature their current work, updates, and accomplishments. Today, we highlight Fatima Blanca Munoz, a former Program Administrator & Manager with the Initiative on Cities. Fatima is the Operations Manager of Initiatives at the Vera Institute […]
Alumni Spotlight: Juliahna Green
Alumni Spotlight is a series highlighting former affiliates of the Initiative on Cities (IOC). We catch up with our alumni to feature their current work, updates, and accomplishments. Today, we highlight Juliahna Green, a former IOC Fellow in the City of Manchester (United Kingdom) with the Initiative on Cities. Juliahna is a Boston University and IOC […]
#BUandBoston: Boston University Prison Outreach Initiative
This post is part of our #BUandBoston series, highlighting the work and research of BU students, faculty, and staff throughout the City of Boston and the Greater Boston region. Interested in having your Boston-related work featured? Tag us on Instagram or Twitter (@BUonCities) using the #BUandBoston or send us an email at ioc@bu.edu. By Dhruv Kapadia BU Prison Outreach Initiative (BUPOI) […]