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 Many Families in Arlington, Virginia, Struggle to Afford Basic Needs. A Flexible Safety Net Can Help. June 1, 2021 Before and during the pandemic, millions of families have been forced to use public benefits to supplement low wages to afford basic needs. Brief Using Art to Promote a Healthy Community during the COVID-19 Pandemic May 27, 2021 This essay uses an art-focused public health campaign in Washington DC’s North of Massachusetts avenue (NoMa) neighborhood to explore issues related to placemaking, public health, community and economic development, and art. Highlights Landlords Who Own Few Units Are a Crucial Piece in DC’s Affordable Housing Preservation Puzzle May 26, 2021 The housing crisis brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic has focused attention on not only renters’ struggles but also the financial challenges of landlords, with landlords who own fewer housing units being particularly at risk. Testimony Baby Bonds Provide an Opportunity to Close the Large Racial Wealth Gap May 25, 2021 Steven Brown, a senior research associate and associate director of the Racial Equity Analytics Lab, and Signe-Mary, vice president of the Center on Labor, Human Services, and Population provided testimony before the Council of the District of Col Testimony Strengthening DC's Education Data Infrastructure May 11, 2021 In this letter, members of the DC Education Research Collaborative offer recommendations to improve the District’s education data infrastructure. Highlights Youth STIs Are at an All-Time High. A DC Program Shows Community Engagement Is Key to Fighting This Trend. April 30, 2021 Although young people make up about 25 percent of the sexually active po Research Report Promoting Adolescent Sexual Health and Safety, a Community-Based Collaboration April 29, 2021 Promoting Adolescent Sexual Health and Safety (PASS) is a unique, community-based effort in Washington, DC, to create and evaluate a program for teenagers that is focused on sexual health and tailored to their experiences and needs. Brief Evidence-Informed and Community-Based Recommendations for Improving Black Maternal Health April 16, 2021 The Urban Institute collaborated with the National Birth Equity Collaborative, a national nonprofit organization that creates solutions that optimize Black maternal and infant health, to produce a research brief that centers Black expertise, exper Highlights As COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy Decreases, Boosting Access Will Be Critical to Reducing Inequity in the DC Metro Area April 2, 2021 The Washington, DC, metropolitan area has suffered during the COVID-19 pandemic. Highlights Housing Is Hindering the Greater DC Region’s Prosperity. A New Tool Could Help. March 25, 2021 A vibrant, equitable region needs housing that serves everyone. 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 Load More
