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 Racial Inequities in Fairfax County: 2011–15 December 27, 2017 Fairfax County, Virginia, is an affluent jurisdiction, with average household incomes for every racial and ethnic group near or exceeding $100,000. Highlights A survey reveals cautious optimism in the DC region and a road map to inclusive prosperity December 12, 2017 DC area residents have a generally positive perception of their home, but satisfaction varies by income levels and ethnic groups. Highlights The effects of long-term and mass incarceration are felt from Milwaukee to Washington, DC December 8, 2017 A recent documentary shares the stories of families living in a high-crime Milwaukee neighborhood. Research Report Methodology for the VoicesDMV Survey December 7, 2017 Voices of the Community: DC, Maryland, Virginia (VoicesDMV), is a community engagement initiative from the Greater Washington Community Foundation, in partnership with the Urban Institute, designed to lift up residents’ stories and perceptions of Research Report Voices of the Community: DC, Maryland, Virginia December 7, 2017 Voices of the Community: DC, Maryland, Virginia (VoicesDMV), is a community engagement initiative from the Greater Washington Community Foundation, in partnership with the Urban Institute, designed to lift up residents’ stories and perceptions of Highlights Event: Employment Prospects for People with Criminal Records in Washington, DC July 11, 2017 A newly released report from the Urban Institute finds that one in seven Washingtonians have a criminal record in the court system, but only half of them have a conviction. Research Report A Paired-Testing Pilot Study of Housing Discrimination against Same-Sex Couples and Transgender Individuals June 30, 2017 Much of what we know about housing discrimination against lesbians, gay men, bisexuals, and transgender people comes from surveys. But these personal experiences may only represent the most blatant forms of discrimination. Research Report Criminal Background Checks and Access to Jobs June 27, 2017 Despite significant efforts by reform-minded government and nonprofits, roughly one in seven DC residents have criminal records that may preclude them from finding jobs. Research Report A Neighborhood-Level Analysis of the Economic Impact of Gun Violence June 2, 2017 Despite broad interest in estimating the economic costs of gun violence at the national and individual levels, we know little about how local economies respond to increased gun violence, especially sharp and sudden increases (or surges) in gun vi Brief Gun Violence Affects the Economic Health of Communities June 2, 2017 Despite broad interest in estimating the economic costs of gun violence at the national and individual levels, we know little about how local economies respond to increased gun violence, especially sharp and sudden increases (or surges) in gun vi Highlights What could Trump’s budget cuts mean for DC’s federal workers? May 10, 2017 President Trump’s proposed cuts to the federal workforce will have a disproportionate impact on DC's employment and residents. Highlights In DC, new child care regulations are a promising start April 6, 2017 New child care regulations put DC at the leading edge of a field typically marked by low wages and inconsistent quality. Highlights Less segregated communities aren’t only more inclusive. They’re more prosperous. March 28, 2017 What exactly are the costs of segregation on metropolitan regions, and how does it limit economic vibrancy and earnings potential of residents? Highlights Improving the lives of kids in public housing March 6, 2017 Children tend to be forgotten in debates on public housing policies, and few policy or program initiatives respond to the challenges they face. Research Report Ban the Box and Racial Discrimination February 21, 2017 Over 150 cities and counties and 34 states and Washington, DC, have adopted ban-the-box policies, which remove questions about criminal history from applications and delay background checks until later in the hiring process. Load More
