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Combining dollar cutoffs with indexing changes fundamentally alters the structure and philosophy that have guided the Social Security program for the past 90 years.
Tenant Advocates, Landlords, and Developers’ Unexpected Perspectives on Rent Control and Inclusionary Zoning Careful and consistent policy design is key to ensuring rent control and inclusionary zoning make housing affordable.Households of Color Represent a Third of the Nation’s Households, but They Own Only a Quarter of Its Housing Wealth Disparities in homeownership rates and home values limit the ability of households of color to both achieve homeownership and benefit from it.As Renter Protections End, Emergency Rental Assistance Is Critical. Why Haven’t More Landlords and Tenants Applied for It? Better outreach and a more streamlined application process could help more landlords and tenants access the assistance they need.Asian Americans Face Systemic Higher Mortgage Denial Rates Despite Having Stronger Credit Profiles The gap in denial rates between Asian and white mortgage applicants bucks conventional indicators, as Asian applicants, on average, have higher credit scores.The Pandemic Exacerbated the Child Care Crisis. How Can States Reverse the Trend? New Urban Institute reports provide evidence-based solutions to address the child care crisis.Four Lessons to Ensure an Equitable Recovery from the Pandemic in the DC Region As communities in the DC area begin to plan for a recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, centering racial equity, data, and systems-level change will be key.
