Research Project

Understanding and Forecasting the Impacts of Depopulation in Illinois

Principal Investigator
Derrible, Sybil
Start Date
2019-02-11
End Date
2021-02-10
Funding Source
IL Dept of Transportation (IDOT)

Abstract

The University of Illinois at Chicago would look at where and how much depopulation is occurring throughout Illinois, including the socio-demographic attributes and accessibility needs of those who remain. Based on this data, the researchers would estimate the likely impacts of the problem in the short- and medium-term, and provide recommendations about how local governments could lessen these negative impacts.