Many low-income households in the US miss out on social safety net benefits because of the information, compliance, and psychological costs…
City governments are at the forefront of public problem-solving. As they deliver services to residents and work to tackle complex social…
How public, for-profit, and civic organizations working to address the same city-wide social challenge can find a common starting point.
In the spring of 2023, the Data-Smart City Solutions team at the Harvard Kennedy School (ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø) hosted 30 large-city chiefs of staff at the…
Technological breakthroughs, substantial federal funding, necessity, and public officials more accustomed to data and digital processes…
Housing costs across the nation and in Greater Boston are rising, and many policymakers have turned to Inclusionary Zoning (IZ) in an…
We examine differences in mobility outcomes between residents of highest and lowest socio-economic index (SEI) at the Census block group (…
The Earned Income Tax Credit distributes more than $60 billion to over 20 million low-income families annually. Nevertheless, an estimated…
Local leaders across the United States have a unique opportunity to address crumbling infrastructure and increasing inequities thanks to…
Segmented pricing would benefit lower-income residents and ease costly enforcement measures.
The leaders of America’s cities could take a…