Pritzker Fellow Adrian Perkins on "Challenges of Mid-Sized Cities"

(Current UChicago Students Only)

Tuesday, February 14

12:30-1:45 PM

Contrary to popular belief, tax dollars plus government application does not equal sufficient city services, especially in mid-sized cities. The loss of population and industry, urban sprawl, and growing healthcare and pension costs leave mid-sized cities far short of the resources needed to serve all their citizens. Every city has to prioritize its resources, but it is an acute problem in mid-sized cities. Mid-sized cities have less money, staff, and public-private partnership opportunities. Yet, they must meet the same demands for public safety, infrastructure and quality of life. We will discuss how the tension between resource constraints and expectations often lead to smaller cities being more innovative than larger cities.

Pritzker Fellows seminars are off the record and open to current UChicago students only. Seating in the IOP Living Room is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. 

If you have any questions about accessibility, please contact Ashley Jorn (ashleyjorn@uchicago.edu).