Research Report Effects from Living in Mixed-Income Communities for Low-Income Families
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A Review of the Literature
Diane K. Levy, Zachary J. McDade, Kassie Dumlao Bertumen
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There continues to be considerable interest in the potential of mixed-income housing and neighborhoods to alleviate poverty, desegregate neighborhoods in terms of household income, and revitalize neighborhoods. This annotated literature review, prepared with support from the Casey Foundation, surveys the research on mixed-income housing that focuses on the impact on low-income children and adults. The review examines definitions of mixed-income, hypothesized benefits for low-income families, evidence of benefits, and viability of mixed-income areas over time. It concludes by identifying research gaps that foundations might consider addressing through the support for future work.
Research Areas Families Race and equity Children and youth Housing
Tags Federal housing programs and policies Economic well-being Housing vouchers and mobility Housing markets Child care Racial segregation Inequality and mobility Racial barriers to housing Public and assisted housing Children and youth
Policy Centers Metropolitan Housing and Communities Policy Center