Events

Organized Crime: Its Influence on International Security and Urban Community Life in the Industrial Cities of the Urals

Washington, D.C.: Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars, 1998. (Comparative Urban Studies Occasional Paper Series; 17). PDF: 117KB/22 pages

Why Washington History Matters: Lessons from U Street

Why Washington History Matters: Lessons from U Street reviews the importance of U Street for Washington, D.C. history, arguing that the exploration of local history can expand our knowledge of larger questions of urban life.

The Challenges of the 21st Century City

In 2008, for the first time in history, more than half of all human beings lived in cities. Although megacities with populations over 10 million, such as Tokyo, Mexico City, and São Paulo, are widely recognized, most urban growth is taking place in so-called medium-size cities of between 1 million and 5 million.This reality changes how policymakers in every sphere can pursue their goals.

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Experts & Staff

  • Blair A. Ruble // Director, Global Sustainability and Resilience Program, and Senior Advisor, Kennan Institute
  • Allison Garland // Program Associate, Comparative Urban Studies Project
  • Lauren Herzer // Program Associate, Environmental Change and Security Program and Global Health Initiative