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Announcement October 2, 2026 Transportation Initiative at Penn Welcomes Stephen Gardner as Senior Strategic Advisor The Transportation Initiative at the University of Pennsylvania (TRIP) announces the appointment of Stephen Gardner, former President and Chief Executive Officer of Amtrak, as a Senior Strategic Advisor.
Announcement September 21, 2026 Penn Institute for Urban Research Brings Urban Climate Finance and Governance to Climate Week NYC 2026 Penn IUR hosts and participates in a week of events exploring climate finance, urban resilience, governance, health, and the built environment. Climate Change & Resilience
Announcement August 25, 2026 Penn IUR, SDSN Global Commission for Urban SDG Finance Named Partners for Smart City Expo World Congress Penn IUR, as Secretariat of the SDSN Global Commission for Urban SDG Finance, is now a partner of Fira Barcelona and the Smart City Expo World Congress. Climate Change & Resilience
Announcement August 24, 2026 Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego and Raleigh Mayor Janet Cowell Join Penn Institute for Urban Research Advisory Board Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego and Raleigh Mayor Janet Cowell have joined Penn IUR’s Advisory Board. Urban Development
Announcement July 23, 2026 Penn IUR Co-Director Eugénie L. Birch Receives International Planning History Society’s Highest Honor for Lifetime Achievement Eugénie L. Birch received the 2026 Sir Peter Hall Award for Lifetime Achievement in Planning History, the highest honor bestowed by the International Planning History Society (IPHS). Urban Development
Announcement July 9, 2026 Which State Policies Are Actually Working? Which State Policies Are Actually Working? A report from John Landis analyzes 25 years of evidence on land use, transportation, energy, and water conservation. John Landis Urban Development
Announcement June 10, 2026 Transportation Initiative at Penn Welcomes Nadine S. Lee as a Senior Strategic Advisor The Transportation Initiative at Penn (TRIP) announces the appointment of Nadine S. Lee, former President and Chief Executive Officer of Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART), as a Senior Strategic Advisor Urban Development
Announcement May 22, 2026 Applications Due June 1 for Penn IUR Fellows in Urban Leadership Program Applications for the 2026–27 Penn IUR Fellows in Urban Leadership Program are due Monday, June 1. Urban Development
Announcement May 19, 2026 Penn IUR Postdoctoral Researcher Co-Authors New Policy Brief on Rethinking the Future of Decentralization and Multilevel Governance Penn IUR Postdoctoral Researcher Kimberly Noronha has co-authored a policy brief with Jamie Boex of the Local Public Sector Alliance, "Rethinking the Future of Decentralization and Multilevel Governance." Climate Change & Resilience
Announcement April 13, 2026 Former Philadelphia Mayor Michael A. Nutter Launches Public Service and Policy Initiative at University of Pennsylvania Penn IUR and Weitzman School of Design is launching a Public Service and Policy Initiative with former Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter. Urban Development
Announcement April 8, 2026 Penn IUR Honors Visionary Leadership in Cities at 21st Annual Urban Leadership Forum Penn IUR honored two distinguished leaders and outstanding students with the 2026 Nussdorf Urban Leaders Prize at the 21st Annual Urban Leadership Forum. Climate Change & Resilience State & Local Finance
Announcement December 8, 2025 Call for Papers: Demographic Dynamics and Housing Affordability Housing Studies invites submissions by February 1, 2026, for a workshop and special issue on the relationships between demographic dynamics and housing. Housing
Announcement November 19, 2025 Penn Institute for Urban Research Releases Policy Brief on the Future of the GSEs The Penn Institute for Urban Research (Penn IUR) at the University of Pennsylvania has released a new policy brief, “The Future of the GSEs: Conservatorship, Capital, and Mission, Housing
Announcement October 17, 2025 Penn IUR and the Transportation Initiative at Penn Announce Public Sector Advisory Committee The Penn Institute for Urban Research (Penn IUR) and the Transportation Initiative at Penn (TRIP) announce a new public sector advisory committee. Urban Development
Announcement September 25, 2025 Penn Launches Transportation Initiative to Drive Smarter, More Accessible Mobility Solutions Penn Launches Transportation Initiative to Drive Smarter, More Accessible Mobility Solutions. Urban Development
Announcement September 22, 2025 Penn receives $10M to strengthen urban research locally and globally The funds will support the Institute for Urban Research’s advancement of research, education, and policy solutions for cities.  Urban Development Anchor Institutions
Announcement June 18, 2025 Penn Institute for Urban Research Joins with Korea Housing Finance Corporation to Advance Global Housing Finance and Urban Policy Solutions through New Partnership Penn IUR and the Korea Housing Finance Corporation have entered into a formal partnership, marking a significant milestone in international collaboration on urban policy, housing finance and sustainable development. Housing
Announcement May 13, 2025 Applications Now Open: Become a 2025–2026 Penn IUR Fellow in Urban Leadership  The Penn IUR Fellows in Urban Leadership Program is now accepting applications for the 2025–2026 academic year.  Urban Development
Announcement February 26, 2025 Photo Contest | Gather: The Power of Place-based Connection The Penn Institute for Urban Research invites photographers and visual storytellers worldwide to participate in our ninth annual photo contest, Gather: The Power of Place-based Connection.  Urban Development
Announcement November 20, 2024 SEPTA’s death spiral: Is public transit doomed? Penn IUR Faculty Fellow Megan Ryerson spoke with WHYY about the threats facing the city's public transit.

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