Making Greater DC a place of opportunity for all. Feature Young and Homeless in Washington, DC Exploring the experiences of youth struggling with homelessness during the first year of Washington, DC's new homeless prevention plan. Highlights It’s Not Too Late to Fix the DC Area’s Housing Problems September 4, 2019 For too many DC-area families, rents and house prices are climbing out of reach. Some neighborhoods that have long been home to people with low and moderate incomes face especially steep housing cost increases and displacement. Research Report Equitable Development and Urban Park Space March 7, 2019 Results and insights from the first two years of implementation of the equitable development plan of DC’s 11th Street Bridge Park Project. 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. Research Report Meeting the Washington Region’s Future Housing Needs September 4, 2019 The Washington region faces serious housing challenges that undermine many residents’ well-being. Constrained housing supply, coupled with regional growth, pushes up rents and prices for existing housing. Highlights New Data Reveal Digital Divides across DC Neighborhoods July 25, 2019 Last November, we launched an online tool that explores DC’s equity gaps across a range of indicators such as educational attainment, prenatal care, and homeownership. Research Report An Assessment of the Need for Large Units in the District of Columbia June 28, 2019 Though the District of Columbia has a substantial supply of large housing units with three or more bedrooms, those units are not meeting the needs of families with low incomes. Brief What Would Help DC Residents Have Greater Financial Security? June 13, 2019 Washington, DC, is a city of contrasts with respect to residents’ financial security. While some residents are among the country’s most financially secure, others find it hard to make ends meet. Highlights How a Financial Empowerment Center Could Benefit DC and its Residents June 13, 2019 The financial health of a city is closely tied to that of its residents. Testimony Historical Context of Racial Inequity in Washington, DC April 25, 2019 Kilolo Kijakazi, institute fellow, testified before the Council of the District of Columbia Committee on Government Operations hearing on racial equity. Testimony Disaggregating Data by Race and Place in the District of Columbia April 25, 2019 Leah Hendey, senior research associate, testified before the Council of the District of Columbia Committee on Government Operations hearing on racial equity. Highlights Harsher Penalties Won’t Stop Gun Violence in DC March 29, 2019 Last month, DC Mayor Muriel Bowser announced plans to partner with federal prosecutors to shift prosecution for certain “felon-in-possession” firearm offenses out of the local DC court system and into the federal justice system. Highlights How DC’s Bridge Park and other stakeholders can successfully drive equitable development amid past, present, and future challenges March 15, 2019 The vision for DC’s 11th Street Bridge Park is to connect some of the District’s lowest- and highest-income neighborhoods in a way that benefits everyone. Research Report Equitable Development and Urban Park Space March 7, 2019 Results and insights from the first two years of implementation of the equitable development plan of DC’s 11th Street Bridge Park Project. Highlights What does bikeshare trip data reveal about connections across DC neighborhoods? March 5, 2019 In an earlier analysis of Washington, DC’s Capital Bikeshare program, we found that bikeshare stations tend to be concentrated in whiter and more affluent neighborhoods, and p Highlights Concerns over privatization of DC’s public housing underline larger problems February 27, 2019 The DC Housing Authority (DCHA) is under fire from the city council and advocates concerned about deteriorating conditions and what they view as the threat of privatization. Highlights Three ways bikeshare can counteract, not reinforce, DC's disparities February 12, 2019 Bikesharing has gained popularity in US cities as concerns about health, congestion, and climate change have increased. In 2010, the DC Department of Transportation introduced the first city-operated bikesharing system in North America. Research Report Nontraditional-Hour Child Care in the District of Columbia February 11, 2019 Finding high-quality child care that aligns with parents’ work schedules can be a significant barrier to successful employment and children’s healthy development. Brief Kindred Pilot Study: Summary of Findings from Parent Surveys and Focus Groups January 31, 2019 Kindred aims to tackle issues of racial and economic segregation in DC schools and communities by supporting dialogue groups for parents. Load More
