Publications

Our Research on the Greater DC region.

Brief

Direct Cash Transfer as a Vehicle for Speed, Inclusivity, and Equity

During the COVID-19 pandemic, philanthropic entities across the US embraced giving directly—transferring cash to people—as an effective and efficient means of providing relief to those hit hard by the sudden economic and health emergency.
Brief

Building Community Power for Equity

This brief is part of a series evaluating Bridge Park’s current work to create equity. A companion report provides an overview of the EDP efforts and Bridge Park’s partnerships.
Research Report

Equitable Development and Urban Park Space: Year 4 Progress Report on Implementation of the Equitable Development Plan of the 11th Street Bridge Park

Washington, DC’s 11th Street Bridge Park is an idea to develop an out-of-use commuter bridge into a public park that would serve as a venue for recreation, arts, and culture.
Brief

Advancing Cultural Equity through Equitable Development

The Equitable Development Plan for DC’s 11th Street Bridge Park project includes four strategies aimed at securing job, small business, housing, and arts and culture opportunities for current residents of the neighborhoods east of the park’s prosp
Brief

Using Art to Promote a Healthy Community during the COVID-19 Pandemic

This essay uses an art-focused public health campaign in Washington DC’s North of Massachusetts avenue (NoMa) neighborhood to explore issues related to placemaking, public health, community and economic development, and art.
Presentation

Tracking the Credit Health of Washington, DC Residents

Financial health reflects residents’ ability to manage their daily finances, be resilient to economic shocks, and pursue opportunities for upward mobility.
Research Report

Year 1 Evaluation of the PRO Neighborhoods Purple Line Collaborative

In 2019, the Purple Line Equitable Transit-Oriented Development Collaborative received a JPMorgan Chase PRO Neighborhoods award.
Brief

Washington Housing Initiative: Context and Contribution

Launched in 2018, the Washington Housing Initiative identifies and acquires rental properties in neighborhoods facing rising property values in the Washington, DC area, and keeps a majority of the apartments affordable for households with moderate
Research Report

A Preliminary Study of Service Use across Colocated Providers

Human services organizations that share space or “colocate” often reap benefits in property management, administrative services, and opportunities for collaboration.
Brief

What Would Help DC Residents Have Greater Financial Security?

Washington, DC, is a city of contrasts with respect to residents’ financial security. While some residents are among the country’s most financially secure, others find it hard to make ends meet.
Testimony

Disaggregating Data by Race and Place in the District of Columbia

Leah Hendey, senior research associate, testified before the Council of the District of Columbia Committee on Government Operations hearing on racial equity.
Testimony

Historical Context of Racial Inequity in Washington, DC

Kilolo Kijakazi, institute fellow, testified before the Council of the District of Columbia Committee on Government Operations hearing on racial equity.
Research Report

Equitable Development and Urban Park Space

Results and insights from the first two years of implementation of the equitable development plan of DC’s 11th Street Bridge Park Project.
Brief

State of Immigrants in the District of Columbia

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

Housing Insights: Bringing Open Data to Affordable Housing Decisionmakers

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