The changing face of metropolitan Chicago

The Conference on Chicago Research and Public Policy on May 12-13 will provide a unique opportunity for policymakers, researchers, community activists, and civic and organizational leaders to share information and ideas and to address key issues affecting the city and the region. The first day of the conference will feature a keynote presentation by Bruce Katz, director of the Center on Urban and Metropolitan Policy at the Brookings Institution. The second day will include some 60 research panels and policy roundtables on a wide range of topics.





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CNT is a creative think-and-do tank that combines rigorous research with the implementation of effective solutions. CNT works across disciplines and issues, including transportation and community development, energy, natural resources, and climate change.


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June 2008

Place Matters! From testifying before a congressional committee and providing the most fuel efficient neighborhoods to Forbes, to updating our Housing + Transportation Affordability Index with current gas costs and expanding I-GO car sharing as a option to owning a car.

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