Max Grinnell
at Boston University
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Biography
Boston University
Mr. Grinnell is an urbanologist with degrees in history, geography, and community development. In his professional life, he has served as an urban consultant for the Michael Sorkin Studios in New York, the University of Chicago, and the city of Chicago.
Mr. Grinnell has taught a wide range of courses across the social sciences, including urban studies, field research methods, and American politics. His academic writing has appeared in the Annals of the American Association of Geographers, the Journal of African American History, Urban Geography, and the Encyclopedia of American Urban History.
Mr. Grinnell has two books on Chicago which will be published in 2009, and he maintains an active research interest in the role of cities as creative hubs, community development, and regional planning.
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YIMBY – Yes In My Backyard – takes a stand against gentrification
August 9, 2016
Metro Max Grinnell, Metropolitan College In cities with a reputation as innovation hubs for their tech and entrepreneurial leadership, such as Boston, real estate prices are soaring and available housing is dwindling… Expert quote: “You want to be in these amenity-rich cities, where you have great outdoor spaces, tremendous job opportunity, and a higher quality […]
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Blackhawks and Bruins more brothers than rivals
June 13, 2013
Chicago Tribune Max Grinnell, Metropolitan College The Chicago Blackhawks and Boston Bruins are both Original Six old-school NHL teams. Both have rabid fans from blue-collar backgrounds who have endured frustrating eras with their respective franchise owners… Expert quote: “I’m not feeling a real friction. There’s an interesting historical relationship between the two places, and there’s […]
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Revenge of the (urban) nerds
June 4, 2012
Zocalo Public Square Max Grinnell, Metropolitan College When we think of people who shape cities, we often talk of politicians and financiers. But thinking—the work of scholars—can have an outsized impact on the places in which we live… View article
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