This series of occasional papers provides a forum for researchers, civic organizers, and residents to discuss urban issues pertaining to the Chicago metropolitan region.

Perspectives Volume III (2004)
In this most recent volume, community-based ethnographic research conducted by interns illuminates issues including landuse, mixed-income housing, health care, and community planning.

Perspectives Volume II (2003)
Articles in this volume continue to showcase interns' ethnographic research projects with community partners and include partners' responses. Articles explore issues of community participation, social networks, heritage, and gentrification.

Perspectives Volume I (2000)
The first volume of Perspectives features selected articles by the interns who conducted participatory ethnographic research with community partners in 1998 and 1999. Topics include childcare, urban gardens, preserving heritage, gentrification, and after school development.