Partner Organizations

The 100-Mile Coalition

Cities Working Together to Revitalize Their Communities

Within 100 Miles of Notre Dame

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.

Areas of Focus

100-Mile Coalition Members

Capacity Building Events

Deans Implementation Workshop 2024 Table 2

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.
100 Mile Coalition Summit 2024 – Jim Brainard Presenting

The Annual 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.
New Urbanism Global Summit 2024 Group Photo

New Urbanism Global Summit

A multi-day knowledge-sharing event with key figures in the New Urbanism movement as well as University of Notre Dame School of Architecture faculty and distinguished guests. Participants worked together to identify knowledge gaps and set the research agenda for evaluating the impact of the previous half-century of placemaking in the United States and globally. The research is designed to inform the next generation of city-builders from community leaders and elected officials to urban planners, architects, and developers.

100-Mile Coalition Timeline

A group of urban planners stand around a table discussing the masterplan for LaPorte, Indiana.

Dean's Charrettes Launched

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.
January 2021
January 2021
Dean's Charrette #1

William Street Seam

South Bend, IN