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 housingAging and RetirementAsset and debtsChild careChildrenCommunity Engaged MethodsCrime and justice statisticsCrime, Justice, and SafetyEconomic Mobility and InequalityEducationFamiliesHealth and Health CareHomeownershipHousing and Housing FinanceHousing and the economyImmigrants and ImmigrationIncome and wealth distributionInequalityJob Market and Labor ForceLand UseLow-income working familiesNeighborhoods and community-buildingNeighborhoods, Cities, and MetrosNonprofits and PhilanthropyPay for SuccessRace, gender, class, and ethnicityRacial and ethnic disparitiesRacial segregationSexual Orientation, Gender Identity and ExpressionSocial Safety NetState and local issuesStructural RacismTaxes and BudgetsWealth and Financial Well-Beingeducation Testimony Testimony of Leah Hendey before the Committee on Business and Economic Development of the Council of the District of Columbia June 15, 2023 Leah Hendey testified before the Council of the District of Columbia’s Committee on Business and Economic Development during a hearing on the Reparations Foundation Fund and Task Force Establishment Act of 2023. Brief Filling the Federal Affordable Housing Doughnut Hole in the Greater DC Region April 24, 2023 Housing affordability is a significant policy challenge facing the greater DC region, where nearly half of renter households struggle with unaffordable rents. Research Report Evaluation of the Urban Alliance High School Internship Program March 23, 2023 To build evidence on programs and support services that connect young people to college resources and opportunities, the Urban Institute was commissioned to conduct an impact evaluation of Urban Alliance’s High School Internship Program. Brief The Advancing Early Education Collaborative in Washington, DC February 28, 2023 Early educators in Washington, DC, earn the lowest salaries among early educators in the greater Washington region, at just $16,442 annually. Testimony Testimony of Madeline Brown before the Committee on Business and Economic Development of the Council of the District of Columbia February 23, 2023 Madeline Brown testified before the Council of the District of Columbia’s Committee on Business and Economic Development during a hearing on DC’s Child Trust Fund. Fact Sheet Homeownership and Race in DC Communities East of the Anacostia River February 9, 2023 Even as Washington, DC, experiences increasing home and rent prices, many communities east of the Anacostia River have seen their housing costs remain lower than those of the rest of the city. Brief The State of Baby Bonds February 2, 2023 Baby bonds are universal, publicly funded child trust accounts. When recipients reach adulthood, they can use the funds for wealth-building activities such as purchasing a home, investing in education, or starting a small business. Brief A Collaborative Framework for Eviction Prevention in DC February 1, 2023 Fact Sheet Partnering with Communities to Improve Program Implementation and Research November 23, 2022 Promoting Adolescent Sexual Health and Safety (PASS) is an aspirational adolescent pregnancy prevention program that empowers youth and their caretakers to challenge gendered and societal norms, build healthy relationships, and connect with local Fact Sheet Searching for Child Care in the Wake of the Pandemic November 22, 2022 In this fact sheet, we report findings from a 2022 survey and focus groups with parents and guardians in the District of Columbia to learn about their recent child care search experiences. Research Report What Were Parents’ Experiences Searching for Child Care in the Wake of the Pandemic? November 21, 2022 The Urban Institute partners with the District of Columbia Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) to examine the perspectives of child care and early education providers and parents to improve access and quality. Parent Survey on Searching for Child Care in the District of Columbia during the Pandemic November 21, 2022 This report documents the steps we took to design and administer a telephone survey of parents and guardians residing in the District of Columbia regarding their recent experiences looking for and selecting a child care provider. Testimony Understanding Historic Exclusion, Current Evidence, and Recent Zoning and Land-Use Reforms and Processes for Racial Equity September 23, 2022 Zoning and land-use policies have played a central role in exacerbating racial economic and housing disparities. Fact Sheet The Financial Health of Community-Based Development Organizations August 31, 2022 Nonprofit community-based development organizations (CBDOs) work in low-income communities and communities of color to implement development projects, such as affordable housing and community facilities, and provide programs and activities that me Brief Costs of Gun Violence in Washington, DC July 8, 2022 Research indicates that gun violence and violent crime can negatively affect educational outcomes including test scores, graduation rates, and academic engagement. Load More
