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 RetirementChildrenCommunity Engaged MethodsCrime and justice statisticsCrime, Justice, and SafetyEconomic Mobility and InequalityEducationFamiliesHealth and Health CareHousing and Housing FinanceImmigrants and ImmigrationJob Market and Labor ForceLand UseNeighborhoods and community-buildingNeighborhoods, Cities, and MetrosNonprofits and PhilanthropyPay for SuccessRacial segregationSexual Orientation, Gender Identity and ExpressionSocial Safety NetState and local issuesStructural RacismTaxes and BudgetsWealth and Financial Well-Beingeducation 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 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. Brief Partial Repeal of the ACA through Reconciliation: Coverage Implications for Washington, D.C. Residents January 18, 2017 Congress is currently considering partial repeal of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) through the budget reconciliation process. Fact Sheet A Vision for an Equitable DC – Detailed Data November 29, 2016 This workbook contains data presented in the online feature “A Vision for an Equitable DC.” It provides the estimates for indicators presented in the feature by city Brief A New Model for Growing Impact November 8, 2016 Essential to improving the services nonprofits provide is performance management—monitoring and learning activities that use information to shape programming. Research Report The Effect of Gun Violence on Local Economies November 4, 2016 This research report presents preliminary results on the effect of gun violence on local economies, providing findings from three cities: Minneapolis, Minnesota; Oakland, California; and Washington, DC. Research Report The Color of Wealth in the Nation’s Capital November 1, 2016 The Great Recession and housing crisis erased approximately half of Black and Latino households’ wealth, while Asians suffered the largest absolute loss in wealth. Brief Anatomy of a Preservation Deal: Innovations in Preserving Affordable Housing from around the United States August 25, 2016 Preserving existing affordable housing generally costs less than new construction, prevents displacement, and takes advantage of existing land-use patterns. Brief Strategies for Increasing Housing Supply in High-Cost Cities: DC Case Study August 25, 2016 This paper uses the Washington, DC, region to explore barriers and opportunities to increase the supply of housing. Research Report Equitable Development Planning and Urban Park Space: Early Insights from DC’s 11th Street Bridge Park Project July 27, 2016 A new public park for Washington, DC, is spurring collaboration between neighbors and planners to ensure benefits for all. Research Report Improving Prekindergarten Attendance: School-Level Strategies for Messaging, Engaging Parents, and Responding to Absences in Four DC Public Schools June 30, 2016 Absenteeism in prekindergarten has been linked to absenteeism and lower academic achievement in later grades. Research Report Does Attendance in Early Education Predict Attendance in Elementary School? An Analysis of DCPS’s Early Education Program June 30, 2016 Enrollment in early childhood education programs can be an important stepping stone to higher educational achievement. Research Report Health Needs in the Washington Metropolitan Area: Potential Initiatives for Investment by CareFirst June 23, 2016 In December of 2014, the District of Columbia (DC) Department of Securities and Banking determined that the cash reserves held by CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield were "excessive" and ordered the company to spend $56 million on community health nee Testimony Considerations for Developing and Implementing School Accountability Measures June 15, 2016 A key component of the Every Student Succeeds Act is the flexibility to use at least one nonacademic indicator to measure school quality or student success. Load More
