How is the Initiative on Cities Making a Difference in Urban Scholarship?

We catalyze early-stage research that deepens understanding of cities and urban populations. Today, with over half the world’s population living in urban areas, it is more crucial than ever for scholars and practitioners to address the complex challenges facing 21st-century cities – and to shape the policies and practices that will shape their future. If you are a member of the BU community and interested in submitting a proposal, we encourage you to review our annual requests for proposals, which typically open in December or January.  
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  • On the Housing Crisis: A Discussion with Jerusalem Demsas

    November 7, 2024
    When: Monday, December 9, 4 PM – 5:30 PM ET Where: Kenmore Room (Rm 916), 1 Silber Way, Boston, MA 02215 Jerusalem Demsas from The Atlantic will join us to discuss her new book, On the Housing Crisis: Land, Development, Democracy. The discussion will focus on the housing crisis and local democracies, and be led by […]
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    Open BU Student Staff Positions

    August 25, 2020
    The Initiative on Cities (IOC) is seeking talented and passionate BU students interested in cities to join our team in the following part-time roles: Communications & Marketing Assistant Office Assistant All positions will be remote for the 2020 fall semester due to COVID-19.
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    Open Opportunities for BU Faculty & Students

    February 5, 2020
    Summer Fellowships The IOC is accepting applications from BU undergraduate and graduate students for our 2020 Summer Fellowships with the Cities of Boston, Providence, and Manchester, UK. Graduate Student Opportunities City of Boston, MA: Mayor’s Office of New Urban Mechanics (MONUM) City of Providence, RI: Department of Innovation Undergraduate Student Opportunities: Manchester, England: Greater Manchester […]
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    Opportunity Zones: How Are They Working for Cities?

    June 12, 2020
     On June 10, 2020, the Initiative on Cities (IOC) hosted an online briefing to share new research and perspectives on how the federal Opportunity Zones policy is working for cities, including how it can be used as a tool for COVID-19 economic recovery. The webinar featured findings from the IOC's national Menino Survey of […]

  • Our Towns Tomorrow

    July 31, 2015
    How can New England’s small and medium-sized cities and towns best leverage infrastructure investment to support economic growth, resilience, and strong communities? Alongside the Congress for the New Urbanism - New England Chapter and the Metropolitan Area Planning Council, the Initiative on Cities was proud to host "Our Towns Tomorrow: Infrastructure Investment and Economic Development […]
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    Overview of 2016 Early Stage Urban Research Awards

    July 14, 2016
    The IOC is dedicated to supporting urban research by Boston University faculty and students. Our Early Stage Urban Research Awards provide seed funding across campus, distributed each year through a spring RFP. Want to learn about all of our 2016 Awards Winners? Click here to see a complete list! This year, we are funding 11 […]

  • Pardee Graduate Summer Fellows Meet with the IOC

    July 21, 2014
    Initiative on Cities Co-Director Tom Menino hosted the Pardee Graduate Summer Fellows for lunch on Wednesday, July 16, 2014. The conversation centered on the Fellows’ diverse summer projects at the Pardee Center. The former Mayor of Boston heard from each of the Summer Fellows about their research, with topics ranging from food and the informal economy […]
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    Partner Event: Charter School City

    April 19, 2017
    We are pleased to partner with Marcus Winters, Associate Professor at the BU School of Education, to co-host an Education Research Seminar, Charter School City: Post-Katrina New Orleans School Reforms, Their Effects on Students and Schools, and What They Mean for the Future of American Education. The seminar, scheduled for Wednesday, April 19 at 12pm, will […]

  • Partner Spotlight: BU Arts Initiative

    December 16, 2019
    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 BU Arts Initiative. What issues is Arts Initiative currently tackling, and how can students get involved? The BU Arts Initiative’s role is to ensure that all students are […]

  • Partner Spotlight: Center for Innovation in Social Work & Health

    December 6, 2019
    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 Center for Innovation in Social Work & Health. What issues is CISWH currently tackling, and how can students get involved?  The Center for Innovation in […]