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What could happen when communities address the underlying causes of homelessness rather than continuing the status quo?
Feature Which States Prioritize Equity in School Renovation Funding? Policies for allocating funding toward school renovations or new construction are often left up to local jurisdictions, but some states have developed practices to ensure more equitable allocations across school districts.Feature Tracking Rent Payments to Mom-and-Pop Landlords We’re tracking monthly rent payments in units owned by independent landlords to see how the pandemic and ongoing recovery efforts have affected renters and owners.Feature Exploring Capital Flows in Chicago Chicago has room to grow both in increasing its overall investment pie and in more equitably dividing the slices of that pie among neighborhoods with different racial and income demographics.In Their Own Words Why Investing in Trusted Community-Based Organizations Is Crucial to Sustainability We talked with leaders of four Washington, DC-based grassroots organizations involved in a community-engaged research project about the importance of partnering with local groups.In Their Own Words When Research About a Community Is Led by the Community East Baltimore resident researchers explain the importance of investing in local training and expertise to drive solutions.In Their Own Words Lessons from the Field on Better Supporting Young Parents Staff members from youth-serving organizations weigh in on ways to set young people up for success.