Five Ways to Center Equity in Park and Recreation Spending That Can Help New Funding Go Further
The COVID-19 pandemic has underscored the importance of public space, demonstrating that it’s more than a “nice to have” amenity. But not everyone has access to quality parks.
Four Insights on Engaging Businesses to Make Local Economic Growth Inclusive
Businesses are often absent from cross-sector conversations, but they have unique ideas, resources, and influence that could contribute to impactful change.
Lessons from Agricultural Policy Implementation in Africa Show How to Shift from Intent to Action
Identifying strong policies is not enough to drive transformation.
How Cities’ Technology Responses to the Pandemic Can Close Instead of Widen Disparities
When cities do not deliberately center equity in technology programs, marginalized groups face the consequences.
Evictions Are on Pause, but Many Renters Still Can’t Pay
Renters in every state still need additional rental assistance, even after receiving unemployment benefits.
The 2020 Census Deadline Was Just Extended, but so Far, Texas Has Failed to Ensure Its Latinx Residents Are Accurately Counted
Latinx communities in Texas are at risk of losing political representation and economic opportunity because of an unprecedentedly large undercount.
How Transportation Planners Can Advance Racial Equity and Environmental Justice
Three ways that transportation agencies can more deeply involve environmental justice communities in transportation planning.
Filling Gaps in Response: The Value of Local Partnerships during a Crisis
Cross-sector partnerships will be critical as localities respond, rebuild, and focus on efforts to protect their city’s most vulnerable residents.
Moving to a 70 Percent Income Replacement for Unemployment Insurance Benefits Will Disproportionately Hurt Low-Income Renters
Under a 70 percent income replacement, a new analysis finds households with higher incomes would see a big increase in monthly benefits, while households with lower incomes would see a sharp decline.
Reducing the Amount of Federal Unemployment Insurance Would Increase Rent Burden for Millions of Households
As federal, state, and local eviction moratoria expire, extending unemployment insurance would reduce the risk of eviction for families whose employment has not returned.