Francesca Chicoine, MPP ’24, University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy As housing prices and the cost of living increase across the United States, affordable housing projects are at risk of not penciling out. In simpler terms, affordable...
Daniel Grinspan, MPP ’24, University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy Following the 2020 pandemic, the City of Chicago has experienced a record-high office vacancy rate. Since 2019 the percentage of vacant offices has doubled to a staggering 30...
Max Wagner, MPP ’24, University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy In December 2020, the Chicago City Council followed the lead of other blue state jurisdictions by passing zoning reform for accessory dwelling units (ADUs) – secondary housing units...
Danya Sherbini, MPP ’24, University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy Many parts of society are becoming increasingly technology-driven, and housing is no different. There is a plethora of new companies using artificial intelligence and machine learning...
Elias van Emmerick, JD ’25, University of Chicago Law School Global warming has increased the frequency of extreme weather events significantly in recent history. The number of major climate disasters roughly doubled globally from 1980-1999 to 2000-2019.[1] In...
Toyan “TJ” Harper, PhD candidate, Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy, and Practice Imagine stepping out of prison, your time served, ready to start afresh. But the world outside isn’t so welcoming. With only $50 in your pocket—often the average amount...
