Research Report Place Matters: A Two-Generation Approach to Housing
Elsa Falkenburger, Sarah Haight, Susan J. Popkin

Place matters in the lives of families; homes are the anchor for family life, and the quality of one’s housing is an important determinant of health and economic outcomes. This joint publication by the Urban Institute and the Aspen Institute offers a set of recommendations on how to harness public and assisted housing and public-private housing partnerships to promote better outcomes for families. Read the full report on the Aspen Institute's website.
Research and Evidence Housing and Communities Work, Education, and Labor Family and Financial Well-Being Health Policy Tax and Income Supports Research to Action Equity and Community Impact Nonprofits and Philanthropy Upward Mobility
Expertise Families Thriving Cities and Neighborhoods Nonprofits and Philanthropy Social Safety Net Labor Markets Health Care Coverage, Costs, and Access Reproductive and Maternal Health Upward Mobility and Inequality Early Childhood Child Welfare Housing
Tags Employment Federal urban policies Child care Children's health and development Child welfare Multifamily housing Families with low incomes Housing affordability and supply Parenting Work supports Work-family balance Housing subsidies Racial inequities in health Racial inequities in neighborhoods and community development Structural racism in civil society and civic participation Child care workers and early childhood teachers Children and youth