Ukraine and Cities on the Frontlines
In the face of urban warfare, mayors and local communities have emerged as symbols of leadership, resistance, and resilience.
About This Event
Cities are on the frontlines, mobilizing and coordinating responses to the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the atrocities of war. In the face of urban warfare and tragic human suffering, mayors and local communities have emerged as symbols of leadership, resistance, and resilience.
We will examine how cities are key actors in responding to the war; both on the battlegrounds in Ukraine and abroad providing humanitarian aid and welcoming refugees. Conversations will also explore the role of cities as diplomatic actors, movement builders, and voices of humanity on the global stage, and look ahead to the critical support cities will need to recover and rebuild.
Speakers and program schedule to be announced in the coming weeks.
Partners
CARI
Chicago Architecture Center
Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce
Chicago Cultural Alliance
Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning
ChicagoNEXT
Chicago Sister Cities
CIDOB Barcelona Centre for International Affairs
City Tech
Civic Consulting Alliance
DePaul University
GFOA
Italian Institute for International Political Studies (ISPI)
LSE Cities
Marmara Municipalities Union
Mayors Migration Council
Fundación Metrópoli
Metropolis
Metropolitan Planning Council
Mikva Challenge
New American Economy
Penn Institute for Urban Research
Perry World House
SPUR
Strong Cities
The University of Chicago
Welcoming America
World Business Chicago