The 100-Mile Coalition
Partner Cities Working Together to Regenerate Their Communities
A Regional Network of Changemakers
The coalition brings together a group of cities and nonprofits within a 100-mile radius of the University of Notre Dame who are working to address shared issues relating to housing shortages, disinvested communities, failed infrastructure, stagnant economic growth, job creation, talent and workforce retention, and urban blight.
This coalition has formed a network that shares knowledge and solutions for common issues. The case studies and research generated from this coalition offers support for communities both nationally and globally.
100-Mile Coalition Members
Capacity Building Events
We serve as a knowledge hub and facilitator of dialogue between coalition members who share similar challenges and benefit from the lessons of their peers.
Housing & Community Regeneration Summit
A multi-day knowledge-sharing event with keynote speakers, brainstorming sessions, and networking opportunities for current and potential 100-Mile Coalition members as well as University of Notre Dame faculty and regional partners.
Dean's Charrette Implementation Workshops
A full-day workshop for 100-Mile Coalition members who have previously completed a Dean's Charrette within their municipalities. Elected officials, staff, and partner organization members present progress made since the charrette, share about obstacles, brainstorm solutions, and network to build relationships and share resources.
Economic Development Implementation Retreats
Knowledge-sharing workshops with University of Notre Dame School of Architecture faculty and distinguished guests.
Members and municipalities in the region tour select partner cities and neighborhoods progressing through the implementation process. Participants work together in small teams to troubleshoot specific questions and barriers partner communities face relating to economic development.
100-Mile Coalition Timeline
Dean's Charrettes Launched
January 2021
A series of educational charrettes in service to partner cities within HCR’s 100-Mile Coalition. Partner cities use the vision and action plans created during the charrette to raise funds for implementation.
Charrette Lab Course Launched
September 2022
The School of Architecture establishes a 3-credit course to teach the urban design charrette process and support charrette followup. Students learn directly from partner city stakeholders.
HCR Office Established
January 2024
The Housing and Community Regeneration Initiative hires two full-time staff members to complete charrette followup work and support partner cities with implementation.
