Events on the Horizon
Don’t miss out on our upcoming events!
All Topics (January 1 through April 1)
Friday, January 27
- 2:30 PM
Urban Inequalities Workshop
Presentation by Julian Hartman, PhD Student of Sociology at the University of Arizona on “Managerial Urban Entrepreneurialism: Universities, Hospitals, and Urban Renewal in Boston and Cambridge”
Tuesday, January 31
- 2:00 PM
#RFBreakthrough: Implementing Climate Action in America’s Cities Livestream
The recently passed Inflation Reduction Act is a massive economic and climate package and includes a $60 billion commitment to environmental justice. National leaders pledge that economically disadvantaged communities […]
Thursday, February 2
- 6:00 PM
BU PhD Student Urbanists Networking Social
The Initiative on Cities is hosting a networking event for Boston University PhD Student Urbanists on Thursday, February 2nd at 6:00 PM ET at the BU Castle. This is an […]
Friday, February 24
- 2:30 PM
Urban Inequalities Workshop
Presentation by Dr. Stephanie Ternullo, Harvard University, on “The Politics of Housing in a Democratic Suburb”
Wednesday, March 15
- 4:00 PM
Research on Tap: Safety, Justice, and Health in US Cities
Community violence and the criminal legal system are gaining recognition as important determinants of health. An emerging literature demonstrates that these factors influence health not only directly (e.g., injuries from […]
Wednesday, March 29
- 12:00 PM
When Cities Lobby Book Talk & Panel
Join the BU Initiative on Cities and the American Politics Seminar Series for a discussion that explores why mayors rely on professional lobbyists to amplify their voices and represent their […]