Urban Development pros and cons
Great article in the Economist about the pros and cons of urban development. We have to keep in mind that new developments do not inherently decrease the aesthetic or cultural value of a neighborhood; particularly when debating issues like the U of C’s redevelopment of the 53rd Street corridor in Hyde Park.
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February 19, 2012 at 10:41 pm
February 19, 2012 at 10:41 pm
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Youth Violence and Education: They Still Don't Get It
On Friday, the University of Chicago Crime Lab hosted a two-part symposium featuring Superintendent of Police Garry McCarthy, CEO of Chicago Public Schools Jean-Claude Brizard, and US Attorney for Northern Illinois Pat Fitzgerald, among others. The symposium, “Reducing Urban Crime and Violence: What Works and What is Promising,” was not open to the public, but was well-attended... Read more »
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February 12, 2012 at 11:02 pm
February 12, 2012 at 11:02 pm
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I am student at the University of Chicago studying Economic and Public Policy with a focus in Urban Policy. Over the past few years, I have worked in a number of political and community organizations. I worked with the Woodlawn Children's Promise Community on urban education policy, in the Mayor's Office, and on two political campaigns. I am interested in everything policy and politics, especially as it relates to the South Side.
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