Translating evidence into impact
Place-based data about how disasters have affected the Gulf Coast since Hurricane Katrina and the federal government’s role in managing extreme events.
Story Centering Women’s Voices to Improve Maternal Health Policies Better understanding the experiences of people who become pregnant and give birth is crucial to improving postpartum care and patient-provider relationships.Story The Ghosts of Housing Discrimination Reach Beyond Redlining Explore how neighborhoods have changed in Denver and Baltimore to understand why historical redlining maps are not strong predictors of present-day housing instability.Story When Young People Are Seen and Heard The Santa Clara County Social Services Agency has taken steps to incorporate young people's voices in their social safety programming, ensuring that the programs meet their actual needs and provide a stable foundation into adulthood.Story How Much Do You Know About Homelessness in America? Homelessness is pervasive in communities across the United States. Find out if you understand the causes of and solutions to one of the nation’s most pressing challenges.Story The Promise and Pitfalls of the Washington, DC, Region’s Strong Capital Flows We look at investment patterns in Washington, DC, and its surrounding suburbs, exploring both how capital flows compare with other places across the US and how investment is distributed within the region.Story 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.