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At JHU, 21CC is the hub for research, outreach and teaching related to the opportunities and challenges posed by urbanization in Baltimore and around the world.
Baltimore, MD
Joined August 2016
Learn more about the work of our Baltimore Social-Environmental Collaborative and some updates from the air quality and atmospheric dynamics research teams.
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RT @jhuaap: More than half of Baltimore area adults who have not graduated from high school know someone who has died from a drug overdose—…
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This report shows that the education gradient within the Baltimore area mirrors that of the education gradient nationally. The same is also true for income gradients. 8/8
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RT @publicinno: 🌟 This summer, our #SummerScholars tackled the #HousingCrisis, #ClimateAction, & #PublicHealth challenges in cities worldwi…
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Great article on the BAS! "The data also highlighted racial inequality in public transportation: Twice as many Baltimore area residents of color experienced transportation-related issues—like missing an appointment—than white residents in the same areas."
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Great opportunities to make change in cities across the US!
New #JobOpportunities – 25 U.S. cities are searching for Innovation Team (i-team) Directors and Civic Designers as part of Bloomberg American Sustainable Cities. Join the movement to drive #ClimateAction & #RacialWealthEquity in cities. View open roles at
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We are deeply grieved by the loss of the Key Bridge, an indelible symbol of Baltimore. We are keeping the families of those affected by this tragedy in our thoughts.
Rescuers are racing against the clock to locate people who may be in the water after the Key Bridge collapse. At least 6 people are unaccounted for. An 8-person construction crew was on the bridge, repairing potholes, when the center spans crumbled.
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RT @leqonomics: I talked to @DougBeckerSC1 @USCDornsife for the Scholars' Circle podcast about housing affordability, housing market struc…
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Learn about the approaches that researchers at the Baltimore Social-Environmental Collaborative are taking to model water and water quality in Baltimore City in this seminar.
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This is our first annual survey of the Baltimore area and we plan on surveying Baltimore residents every year about important issues. All of our data is open and accessible here
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Though nearly 75% of respondents don’t trust their local government, more than half trust local businesses and nonprofits. About 65% of respondents trust other people. 8/10
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Roughly seven out of eight respondents are satisfied with their neighborhoods. More than 30% of city respondents think their neighborhood has improved over the past five years. 7/10
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More than 40% of respondents know someone addicted to drugs. More than 25% have had someone close to them die from an overdose. About 20% of city respondents know three or more people struggling with addiction. 6/10
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