Harris Policy Innovation Challenge: Creating a Thriving Downtown Chicago Wed., April 16, 2025 | 4:00 PM — 7:30 PM University of Chicago, Harris School of Public Policy 1307 E. 60th St. The Keller Center CHICAGO, IL 60637 United States Sponsored By: Harris Events In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, downtowns across the U.S. continue to struggle with vacant office spaces, crime, and the challenge of revitalizing business and tourism. In partnership with the Mansueto Institute for Urban Innovation, this year’s Harris Policy Innovation Challenge tackles an urgent local issue: What can Chicago do over the next three years to create a thriving downtown for the next twenty years? Over the past six months, teams of graduate students have developed data-informed, evidence-based policy solutions to revitalize Chicago’s Loop—focusing on economic development, public safety, sustainability, and inclusivity. Join us on April 16th as the final four student teams present their bold, actionable solutions to a distinguished panel of expert judges. Explore innovative ideas, hear fresh perspectives, and participate in an important conversation about the future of downtown Chicago. Register>> Recent News More news New Series to Examine Shifting Powers in U.S. Government Tue., July 29, 2025 Mapping the Mortality Gap: New Evidence from Robert Kaestner on Racial Disparities in Death Rates Mon., July 28, 2025 The Lightbulb Moment That Lit a Career in Public Finance: The 2025 CC DuBois Alumni Service Award Winner Tells Her Story Mon., July 28, 2025
July 08, 2025 University of Chicago’s Harris School of Public Policy and Institute for Climate and Sustainable Growth Launch New Pathbreaking Master’s Program in Climate and Energy Policy
May 15, 2025 A Conversation with Harris Public Policy Dean Ethan Bueno de Mesquita - San Francisco, CA