Mandate

In this, the world's first "Urban Century," the need to build knowledge, elevate debate and improve policy analysis on cities has never been greater.

The Global Cities Program (GCP) creates a hub of activities at the University of Toronto that fosters collaboration both locally and internationally.

GCP uses information technology in distance learning, sponsors a speakers series, and develops workshop linkages for the exchange of ideas and comparative research on cities around the globe.

The Global Cities Program has been established by Professor Patricia McCarney in the Centre for International Studies at the Munk Centre for International Studies (MCIS) at the University of Toronto through the generous contribution of the Donner Canadian Foundation.

Activities

The Global Cities Speaker Series hosts world-class speakers invited to address key issues confronting global cities. The program convenes researchers and innovative city leaders.
View Speaker Series schedule.

The Global Cities Program targets comparative research in five areas:
1. Nations, Cities and the Global Economy;
2. Cities, Globalization and Governance;
3. The Entrepreneurial City;
4. Cities and their Global Connectivity; and,
5. Cities, Inclusiveness and the Public Realm

The Development of scholarly exchanges internationally.

The institution of on-going Global Cities roundtables and seminar series which will be web-based with panelists participating from other global city sites.

Key multi-disciplinary courses on cities piloted for online education and distance learning.

Publications, dissemination and outreach activities for inclusion of a broader audience in the ideas and discussions generated by the Global Cities Program.