Midwest Infrastructure Project

Mission Statement

The Research Department gathered and conducted research to inform Midwest decision makers on those regional policies that are critical to successful economic performance. In particular, we focused on surface transportation infrastructure serving North American trade; energy infrastructure and policy-especially electricity, gasoline, and natural gas; public infrastructure and its finance; re-development and revival of central cities, and work force resources and challenges.

Understanding Isolation and Change in Urban Neighborhoods: A Research Symposium

Assessing the Midwest workforce: Strategies for Developing the Region's Human Capital

Maintaining and Financing Public Infrastructure in Tough Budgetary Times

Linkage Across the Border — The Great Lakes Economy

Electricity Policy in the Midwest

Are Central Cities Coming Back? The Case of Chicago