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 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 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 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 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 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 Toward a Community Vision for Equitable Economic Development April 19, 2016 Washington, DC, has prospered in the last decade and a half, but for residents living in neighborhoods east of the Anacostia River, the story has been different. Brief Performance Measurement to Evaluation March 15, 2016 Nonprofits are increasingly expected to use data and evidence to manage and improve their programs and to demonstrate that they are producing positive results for their clients. Brief Helping Children Succeed: Data and the DC Promise Neighborhood Initiative December 7, 2015 Since 2008, NeighborhoodInfo DC, a program at the Urban Institute and a partner in the National Neighborhood Indicators Partnership (NNIP), has helped the District of Columbia Promise Neighborhood Initiative (DCPNI) use data to support its cradle Brief Supporting Place-Based Initiatives: Data-Driven Promise in the District of Columbia December 7, 2015 NeighborhoodInfo DC supports the District of Columbia Promise Neighborhood Initiative (DCPNI) and is a partner in the National Neighborhood Indicators Partnership (NNIP), a peer-learning network operated by the Urban Institute. Research Report Making Good on a Promise: Working to End Intergenerational Poverty in Kenilworth-Parkside September 21, 2015 The DC Promise Neighborhood Initiative (DCPNI) is on a mission to end the cycle of intergenerational poverty in Kenilworth-Parkside, a geographically isolated community in Northeast Washington, DC. Research Report Affordable Housing Needs Assessment for the District of Columbia May 5, 2015 This report is the second part of a housing study being completed by the Urban Institute for the Washington, DC, Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development (DMPED). Brief Promoting Social and Economic Mobility in Washington, DC April 13, 2015 As Mayor Bowser settles into her office, she leads a city that is growing more prosperous. Yet too many DC residents are not sharing in that prosperity. Brief Building a Vibrant Economy in Washington, DC April 13, 2015 Washington, DC, has gained much from its unique position as the capital of the United States, but it has not fully harnessed its opportunities for equitable and resilient economic growth. 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 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. Load More
