21st Century Cities Initiative
We are the campus hub for research, teaching, and outreach related to causes and consequences of urban economic growth. Our goal is to help cities transform neighborhoods and communities so that all urban residents can thrive in the 21st century.
Our Research
The 21st Century Cities Initiative (21CC) at Johns Hopkins University conducts original urban research to identify and devise solutions to pressing social challenges. We also release relevant policy reports to stimulate debate about urban public policy.
News & Events
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The loss of Baltimore’s bridge has snarled traffic. How do commuters cope?
“Part of what’s going to end up happening is a lot of truck traffic that had gone over the Key Bridge is now going to be going through the suburbs,…
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An ambitious new annual survey of Baltimore’s residents aims to inform local policy
When Johns Hopkins researchers began developing the Baltimore Area Survey—a new annual appraisal of Baltimore City and County residents—they wanted to ask questions on hot-button issues that could inform local…
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With national spotlight on Baltimore, transportation equity problems shine through
A recent survey from Johns Hopkins 21st Century Cities Initiative found that one in five Baltimore area residents needed to “at least sometimes… reschedule an appointment, skipped going somewhere” or were otherwise…
