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. Highlights Building an Education Research-Practice Partnership for DC March 8, 2021 How well are DC’s schools serving students? Highlights How Cash Infusions Can Prevent Evictions for Families Most Affected by COVID-19 March 1, 2021 THRIVE’s cash transfers provided necessary lifelines to households with low incomes in Wards 7 and 8. Presentation Tracking the Credit Health of Washington, DC Residents February 17, 2021 Financial health reflects residents’ ability to manage their daily finances, be resilient to economic shocks, and pursue opportunities for upward mobility. Brief Parents with Nontraditional Work Schedules in the District of Columbia January 14, 2021 Understanding the child care needs of parents working nontraditional hour (NTH) schedule has become a growing concern for policymakers trying to reduce barriers to accessible child care. Testimony Investing in Collaborative Safety Solutions in DC December 23, 2020 Leah Sakala, a Senior Policy Associate in the Justice Policy Center, provided testimony in a public oversight roundtable before the District of Columbia Committee on the Judiciary & Public Safety on “Exploring Non-Law Enforcement Alternatives Research Report Year 1 Evaluation of the PRO Neighborhoods Purple Line Collaborative December 22, 2020 In 2019, the Purple Line Equitable Transit-Oriented Development Collaborative received a JPMorgan Chase PRO Neighborhoods award. Highlights The Best of Urban–Greater DC in 2020 December 22, 2020 The COVID-19 pandemic hit every corner of the country in 2020, and Washington, DC, was no exception. Highlights The New DC Second Look Amendment Act Is a Step in the Right Direction, and Community Supports for Young Adults Can Build on This Progress December 17, 2020 This week, the Council of the District of Columbia approved by an overwhelming majority a first-in-the-nation law allowing people in p Highlights When Teens Are Aware and Empowered, Healthy Dating Norms Prevail December 17, 2020 Intimate partner violence (IPV)—which includes emotional, physical, and sexual dating violence—affected millions of Americans every year bef Highlights Insights from a DC Cash Relief Program Can Inform Discussions about Federal Cash-Based Policies December 8, 2020 Public awareness for cash-based social policies was growing before the COVID-19 pandemic, and public Research Report Designing Accessory Dwelling Unit Regulations November 25, 2020 Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), or secondary housing units on residential lots, have the potential to increase housing supply in single-family neighborhoods without drastically altering the character of those neighborhoods. 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 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 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. Research Report Using Centralized Lotteries to Measure Preschool Impact October 30, 2020 A growing number of US cities are organizing common application systems for families seeking free public preschool for their children, and many use the deferred acceptance (DA) algorithm to assign students to schools that receive more applications Load More
