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 Absenteeism in DC Public Schools Early Education Program January 25, 2015 Enrollment in early childhood education programs can be an important stepping stone to higher educational achievement, particularly for low-income children. Research Report Insights into Absenteeism in DCPS Early Childhood Program January 25, 2015 Absenteeism in early grades, including prekindergarten, can negatively impact future attendance, retention, and academic performance. Research Report 2000-2010 Population Profiles: Atlanta, Las Vegas, Washington, DC, and Youngstown January 19, 2015 The Mapping America’s Futures project has developed multiple series of population projections by age, race, and ethnicity for the 740 commuting zones in the United States. Brief Challenges and Choices for the New Mayor: Sustaining and Strengthening DC Schools December 30, 2014 DC test scores are rising across the board, even after accounting for changing demographics. The mayor should channel this progress by ensuring stability for all students and equity for DC’s poorest students. Brief Challenges and Choices for the New Mayor: Preserving and Expanding Inclusive Housing December 30, 2014 The city’s population has grown dramatically over the past 15 years, increasing the demand for housing. To keep up, DC needs to build more housing and preserve existing affordable housing. Brief Challenges and Choices for the New Mayor: Leveraging the Power of Open Data to Improve City Services December 30, 2014 Open data—data that can be freely used, modified, and shared by anyone for any purpose—is key to creating an accountable and effective government. Brief Maintaining Economic Diversity and Affordability December 1, 2014 The District of Columbia lacks a formal policy and strategy for preserving existing affordable rental housing. This report, drafted by members of the DC Preservation Network’s Preservation Strategy Working Group, is intended to address that need. Research Report Affordable Housing Needs Assessment November 16, 2014 This report is the first part of an affordable housing needs assessment for the DC Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development. Research Report Preparing Youth for College and Career: A Process Evaluation of Urban Alliance September 16, 2014 This report presents baseline and process study findings of an evaluation of the Urban Alliance high school internship program, which provides training, mentoring, and work experience to high school seniors from distressed communities in Washingt Research Report Close-Range Gunfire around DC Schools September 3, 2014 This report examines the incidence of gunfire as measured by gunshot detection technology using data from the 2011-2012 school year. It finds that a disproportionate volume of gunfire happened near a small share of DC schools. Research Report Effects of a Higher Minimum Wage in the District of Columbia August 12, 2014 Over the next two years, the minimum wage in DC will increase in stages, ultimately reaching $11.50 in July 2016, and thereafter DCs minimum wage will increase with inflation. Research Report Understanding the Implications of Raising the Minimum Wage in the District of Columbia August 12, 2014 The minimum wage establishes a lower bound on what employers must pay their workers. Research Report Housing Security in the Washington Region July 15, 2014 This study examines critical gaps in affordable housing across a range of income levels in the Washington, DC region. More permanent supportive housing is needed to reduce chronic homelessness. Research Report From Cradle to Career: The Multiple Challenges Facing Immigrant Families in Langley Park Promise Neighborhood June 23, 2014 With estimates predicting that immigrants and their children will account for most of U.S. population growth over the next 4 decades, it is critical to understand how to build ladders of opportunity for these families. Research Report Making Sense of Childhood Asthma: Lessons for Building a Better System of Care April 16, 2014 This report highlights findings from a qualitative study about asthma care for low-income African American and Latino children ages 4-14 in Washington, DC, where nearly one in five children under age 18 has the condition. Load More
