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Beyond the Scorecard: Understanding Global City Rankings

RESEARCH
Report

This report seeks to dive into global city rankings and illustrate how methodologies, definitions, data use, and conclusions vary wildly from ranking to ranking.

Aerial view of skyscrapers in downtown Chicago
Ben Cappellacci
Global Cities

The Emerging Power of Big Data: The Chicago Experience

RESEARCH
Report

Using Chicago as a model, this report outlines big data strategies for improving the efficiency and effectiveness of cities around the world.

The Chicago skyline at night
Alan Ramirez
Global Cities

2014  Chicago Council Immigration Survey

RESEARCH
Report by Coauthors

A Chicago Council on Global Affairs report which shows bipartisan support among Midwestern business leaders to pass immigration reform.

 View of Chicago skyline from Indiana
Tom Gill
Public Opinion

FDI: Globalizing Chicago's Economic Development Plans

RESEARCH
Report by Coauthors

The report highlights Chicago’s strengths, analyzes global city strategies, and offers recommendations the region can take to increase foreign investment.

Chicago skyline
Chris Favero
Global Cities

2012 Global Cities Index

RESEARCH
Report

This report looks at emerging cities—namely Beijing, Shanghai, and Taipei—and their ability to attract, retain, and generate flows of ideas, capital, and people.

The Beijing skyline at night
Henry Chen
Global Cities

The Global Edge: An Agenda for Chicago's Future

RESEARCH
Report by Coauthors

This Chicago Council on Global Affairs report recommends Chicago's leaders focus on priorities of infrastructure, human capital, and global engagement.

Chicago skyline.
Allen McGregor
Global Cities

Global Chicago

RESEARCH
Book by Coauthors

Global Chicago offers unique insights into the city's global assets and its economic, social, intellectual, and cultural links to the world as seen from an insider's perspective.

Chicago skyline at dusk
Allen McGregor
Global Cities

Global Chicago: Two Reports on Chicago's Assets and Opportunities as a Global City

RESEARCH
Report by Richard C. Longworth

America’s cities are becoming increasingly important actors on the global stage. The idea that cities must reflexively submit to impersonal global forces is giving way to the recognition that civic and community leaders can shape a city’s response to global trends.

Allen McGregor/Flickr
Global Cities