Building Equity in a Segregated City
FREE event. Space is limited. Registration required.
Fellows, LGC supporters and guests are encouraged to attend.
To REGISTER, email olli@northwestern.edu
Chicago is one of the most culturally diverse cities in the U.S., yet also one of the most segregated and divided. How does this affect Chicago’s community as a whole — its economics, its education, and its health? The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at Northwestern University will examine these issues in a systematic way, to better understand their interconnectedness. LGC is proud to co-host this half-day community forum to shed light on the endemic inequity in our city and the inevitable, far reaching consequences of ignoring the issues.
An expert panel will discuss how community organizations can build stronger and more equitable communities by working together on interrelated challenges, including housing, health, education, business and neighborhood development. Several LGC Fellows are among the speakers who will share their ideas on what is being done, what can be done, and the consequences of inaction.
Join Marisa Novara (Fellow since 2016), Vice President of the Metropolitan Planning Council and author of two recent studies — Cost of Segregation and Our Equitable Future: A Roadmap for the Chicago Region, and Richard Townsell (Fellow since 1999), Executive Director at Lawndale Christian Development Corporation, along with David Ansell, MD, Senior Vice President of Community Health Equity at Rush University and author of The Death Gap (University of Chicago Press, April 2017) and Darlene Hightower, Associate Vice President for Community Engagement and Practice for Rush University Medical Center, in a conversation moderated by Bill Gerstein (Fellow since 1988), Senior Advisor at Leadership Greater Chicago.
A question and answer session with the panelists will follow their remarks.
Space is limited, so reserve your seat today!
DIRECTIONS, PARKING & PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
For driving instructions and CTA information/maps, click here. Guest parking is available in levels 2-5 of the AbilityLab's attached parking garage, located on Ontario Street just west of McClurg Court. Garage parking rates are:
- $3 with handicap placard
- $11 for the first 7 hours
You may also choose the AbilityLab's valet service for a small, additional fee. For more details about valet service, please call (844) 355-7342. Additionally, parking near the AbilityLab can be reserved via Spot Hero.
ACCESSIBILITY
The Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is ADA accessible, with street level entry located at 355 E. Erie St. Elevators are located throughout with access to all floors.
