Policies for Place explores how the alignment of housing, education, workforce, and economic development policies can shape the long-term resilience and prosperity of communities.
Broadly Shared Growth Interactive Map
Explore how different demographic groups fared in local economies across the first two decades of the 21st century.
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The booming American cities of the 21st century are not just the ones you think
U.S. economic growth often centers on high-tech coastal or Sun Belt hubs, while former industrial areas decline—but our research reveals a more nuanced story.
Supply Shock versus Demand Shock: The Local Effects of New Housing in Low-Income Areas
Contrary to common concerns, new buildings slow local rent increases rather than initiate or accelerate them.
Helping Manufacturing-Intensive Communities: What Works?
The short answer is supporting manufacturers with customized services, enhancing infrastructure to attract business, and investing in education and training to improve local workforce skills.
The Evolution of Local Labor Markets After Recessions
Areas hit hardest by job losses during recessions face lasting declines in employment and population.
Remote Work’s Quiet Impact on Rural Communities
Remote workers, who tend to be college-educated, also want to move to areas with a robust mix of local amenities.