Preventing a Post-COVID Housing Crisis in Chicago

This year’s initiative, entitled “ReTHINK: Policy and Prosperity for the Future of Cities,” will be anchored by three public events that examine the intertwined issues of health, education, and economic opportunity as American cities look to the post-COVID world.  Through in-depth discussion on critical challenges and opportunities in these areas, Summer of Social Impact will explore the latest research and evidence-based policy reforms with the potential to reduce inequality and strengthen urban policies and systems.  In addition to the three public events planned for 2021, Harris faculty will host a series of SSI Salons to convene scholars, practitioners, and partners across sectors for an in-depth discussion of current work and to further explore questions of equity on topics ranging from property tax reform to early childhood development and education.

Join Inclusive Economy Lab on June 30th for a conversation with partners from the Chicago Department of Housing and The Resurrection Project on their efforts to ensure that the COVID-19 health crisis does not result in a housing crisis for Chicago’s Black and Latinx communities. The conversation will explore the role of unrestricted cash and rental assistance programs and the innovative ways the Lab is supporting this work through research.