Making Greater DC a place of opportunity for all. Highlights What Could Stronger Rent Control Mean for DC Residents? November 9, 2020 The COVID-19 pandemic and the ensuing economic fallout continues to drain families’ resources. Highlights How Could Statehood Increase Equity for DC Residents? November 2, 2020 On June 26, the US House of Representatives passed legislation to make the District of Columbia the 51st state by a 232–180 vote. Highlights How Can DC Reverse and Prevent Cultural Displacement of Black Latines? November 6, 2020 Racist policies and practices have facilitated gentrification and displacement, which have disproportionat Data you can trust about Greater DC communities. Select GeographyCensus TractsCountiesDC Advisory Neighboorhood CommissionsDC Neighborhood ClustersDC Police Service AreasDC WardsDC Zip Codes Select a Topic Select an Indicator Select a Year Learn more about the Greater DC region. Brief The Advancing Early Education Collaborative in Washington, DC February 28, 2023 Early educators in Washington, DC, earn the lowest salaries among early educators in the greater Washington region, at just $16,442 annually. Testimony Testimony of Madeline Brown before the Committee on Business and Economic Development of the Council of the District of Columbia February 23, 2023 Madeline Brown testified before the Council of the District of Columbia’s Committee on Business and Economic Development during a hearing on DC’s Child Trust Fund. Fact Sheet Homeownership and Race in DC Communities East of the Anacostia River February 9, 2023 Even as Washington, DC, experiences increasing home and rent prices, many communities east of the Anacostia River have seen their housing costs remain lower than those of the rest of the city. Brief The State of Baby Bonds February 2, 2023 Baby bonds are universal, publicly funded child trust accounts. When recipients reach adulthood, they can use the funds for wealth-building activities such as purchasing a home, investing in education, or starting a small business. Brief A Collaborative Framework for Eviction Prevention in DC February 1, 2023 Fact Sheet Partnering with Communities to Improve Program Implementation and Research November 23, 2022 Promoting Adolescent Sexual Health and Safety (PASS) is an aspirational adolescent pregnancy prevention program that empowers youth and their caretakers to challenge gendered and societal norms, build healthy relationships, and connect with local Fact Sheet Searching for Child Care in the Wake of the Pandemic November 22, 2022 In this fact sheet, we report findings from a 2022 survey and focus groups with parents and guardians in the District of Columbia to learn about their recent child care search experiences. Research Report What Were Parents’ Experiences Searching for Child Care in the Wake of the Pandemic? November 21, 2022 The Urban Institute partners with the District of Columbia Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) to examine the perspectives of child care and early education providers and parents to improve access and quality. Parent Survey on Searching for Child Care in the District of Columbia during the Pandemic November 21, 2022 This report documents the steps we took to design and administer a telephone survey of parents and guardians residing in the District of Columbia regarding their recent experiences looking for and selecting a child care provider. Highlights DC’s Population Growth Has Affected the Racial and Ethnic Composition of Wards 6, 7, and 8 October 7, 2022 Though Black residents in neighborhoods east of the river largely still represent Ward 7 and 8 and their ANCs, ensuring long-standing community residents shape decisions for their neighborhoods and wards is vital to meeting local priorities and needs. Testimony Understanding Historic Exclusion, Current Evidence, and Recent Zoning and Land-Use Reforms and Processes for Racial Equity September 23, 2022 Zoning and land-use policies have played a central role in exacerbating racial economic and housing disparities. Fact Sheet The Financial Health of Community-Based Development Organizations August 31, 2022 Nonprofit community-based development organizations (CBDOs) work in low-income communities and communities of color to implement development projects, such as affordable housing and community facilities, and provide programs and activities that me Brief Costs of Gun Violence in Washington, DC July 8, 2022 Research indicates that gun violence and violent crime can negatively affect educational outcomes including test scores, graduation rates, and academic engagement. Research Report Educational Costs of Gun Violence July 8, 2022 Research indicates that gun violence and violent crime can negatively affect educational outcomes including test scores, graduation rates, and academic engagement. Fact Sheet Capital Quality Offers Opportunities for Professional Development and Peer Learning: Insights from Child Care Providers in the District of Columbia June 21, 2022 Child care quality matters for young children’s learning and development and for parents engaged in work and school activities. Families depend on finding safe, stable, and stimulating care that can meet their needs. Load More
