21st Century Cities

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.

[21st Century Cities @JHU_Cities]

Learn more about the work of our Baltimore Social-Environmental Collaborative and some updates from the air quality and atmospheric dynamics research teams. https://t.co/BwSYOlWOdF

[JHU Advanced Academic Programs @jhuaap]

More than half of Baltimore area adults who have not graduated from high school know someone who has died from a drug overdose—far more than any other socioeconomic group in the region, according to a new report from @JHU_Cities. https://t.co/t4bYJscdEh

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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

[21st Century Cities @JHU_Cities]

Our new report out today examines community exposure to drug addiction and overdose in Baltimore using data from the 2023 Baltimore Area Survey https://t.co/9PNoQf4neX 1/

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However, Black Baltimore-area residents were more than twice as likely as White residents to report knowing three or more people with an addiction to illicit drugs: 22% compared to 9% 7/8

[Bloomberg Center for Public Innovation at JHU @publicinno]

🌟 This summer, our #SummerScholars tackled the #HousingCrisis, #ClimateAction, & #PublicHealth challenges in cities worldwide.

Register for the Showcase to learn about their work & how to become a 2025 Summer Scholar: https://t.co/8YjEGPe86M

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[21st Century Cities @JHU_Cities]

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." https://t.co/ZnsxHqvLw2

[21st Century Cities @JHU_Cities]

Great opportunities to make change in cities across the US!

[Bloomberg Center for Public Innovation at JHU @publicinno]

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 https://t.co/ZVQNsi4iMR

[21st Century Cities @JHU_Cities]

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.

[The Baltimore Banner @BaltimoreBanner]

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.
https://t.co/fRPEW50gOx

[Luis E. Quintero @leqonomics]

I talked to @DougBeckerSC1 @USCDornsife for the Scholars' Circle podcast about housing affordability, housing market structure and problems in the rental market. Check it out in the usual platforms and here https://t.co/ArFbngKApS

[21st Century Cities @JHU_Cities]

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.
https://t.co/tNzlnogBK0

[21st Century Cities @JHU_Cities]

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 https://t.co/MrZolnKZye

[21st Century Cities @JHU_Cities]

One-third of Black respondents believe starting their own business would be more lucrative than working for someone else. Only 15% of white residents felt the same. 9/10

[21st Century Cities @JHU_Cities]

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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Read our new report - A Portrait of Baltimore: Results of the 2023 Baltimore Area Survey. The survey reveals stark racial differences - Black residents are more likely to fear police, experience hunger, and grapple with inadequate transit 1/10 https://t.co/SGn8rLxhAl

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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