Publications Our Research on the Greater DC region. Signature IssuesAdvancing racial equityBuilding strong, inclusive neighborhoodsCreating healthy and safe communitiesMeeting basic needsStrengthening public education and the labor force TopicsAdolescents and YouthAffordable housingAgingChildrenCrime and JusticeEconomic Growth and ProductivityEducation and TrainingFamiliesGender and SexualityHealth and Health PolicyHousing and Housing FinanceImmigrants and ImmigrationIncome and WealthJob Market and Labor ForceNeighborhoods and community-buildingNeighborhoods, Cities, and MetrosNonprofits and PhilanthropyPay for SuccessPoverty, Vulnerability, and the Safety NetRace and EthnicityTaxes and Budget Research Report Analyzing a Localized Giving Culture December 21, 2018 A recent survey of charitable giving practices at the state, county, and metropolitan level published by the Chronicle of Philanthropy sparked questions about the nature of the disparities in giving patterns between various locales and a Research Report Analysis of the Giving Potential of High-Income Donors in the Washington, DC, Metropolitan Region December 21, 2018 The recent Chronicle of Philanthropy How America Gives report highlighted the Washington, DC, metropolitan region as a place of exceptional giving—DC ranks high on the list of total charitable dollars given—and one of unmet “giv Brief State of Immigrants in the District of Columbia December 18, 2018 This brief focuses on immigrants in Washington, DC, to help the mayor’s office and its partners better understand and serve DC’s immigrant community. Brief Elevating Cultural Relevance and Racial Equity in Research and Evaluation October 31, 2018 Interest in evidence-based programs is increasing—not just among policymakers, but among philanthropic organizations. Simultaneously, more foundations are interested in supporting efforts that advance racial equity in research and in the field. Research Report A Study of Enrollment Projections for DC's Public Schools: Assuring Accuracy and Transparency October 30, 2018 Projecting future enrollment is an essential responsibility of school districts that municipalities and districts rely on for planning, budgeting, and evaluation. Testimony Evictions are More than a Landlord-Tenant Issue September 24, 2018 Maya Brennan made a statement before the Housing and Neighborhood Revitalization Committee’s Public Hearing on eviction-related legislation. Research Report The Extra Mile: Time to School and Student Outcomes in Washington, DC September 20, 2018 We measure the relationship between travel time to school and students’ likelihood of transfer (and where they transfer to), attendance, and test scores in Washington, DC. Testimony Update on a Research-Practice Partnership for the District of Columbia September 18, 2018 Matthew Chingos, director of the Urban Institute’s Education Policy Program, testified before the Council of the District of Columbia on efforts to create an independent research-practice partnership with the District’s education agencies. Research Report A Pilot Study of Landlord Acceptance of Housing Choice Vouchers August 20, 2018 FULL REPORTA Pilot Study of Landlord Acceptance of Housing Choice Vouchers Testimony A Research-Practice Partnership for the District of Columbia July 13, 2018 Matthew Chingos, director of the Urban Institute’s Education Policy Program, testified before the Council of the District of Columbia about how independent, high-quality research can support the District’s efforts to provide a high-quality educat Brief Supporting Students to Be Resilient, Successful, and Ready to Learn June 26, 2018 TNI@School in Prince George’s County, Maryland established a network of school- and community-based organizations to help achieve its goal of ensuring that all students are resilient, successful, and ready to learn Research Report Supporting Students to Be Resilient, Successful, and Ready to Learn June 26, 2018 TNI@School in Prince George’s County, Maryland established a network of school- and community-based organizations to help achieve its goal of ensuring that all students are resilient, successful, and ready to learn Brief Housing Insights: Bringing Open Data to Affordable Housing Decisionmakers June 11, 2018 The Coalition for Nonprofit Housing and Economic Development, the DC Department of Housing and Community Development, and Urban–Greater DC partnered with Code for DC to develop Housing Insi Research Report TANF on the Brink of Change May 29, 2018 The District of Columbia is changing its Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) cash assistance program to promote better long-term outcomes for families and children. Research Report Trauma-Informed Community Building and Engagement April 26, 2018 Residents in public housing and other low-income or marginalized communities live with the daily stressors of violence and concentrated poverty, which stem from historic and structural conditions of racism, disenfranchisement, and isolation. Load More
