Brookings: Topics - Washington DC

Building a Strong, Independent DC Community College

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

A report commissioned by Greater Washington Research at Brookings and DC Appleseed underscores the need for a strong community college in the District of Columbia. The report, conducted by JBL Associates, recognizes the steps already taken by the new Community College of the District of Columbia (CCDC) and recommends that the city support CCDC in moving towards independence from the University of the District of Columbia, with its own administration, board of trustees, budget and academic accreditation.

The Case for Budget Autonomy in the District of Columbia

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Testifying before the U.S. House Subcommittee on the Federal Workforce, Postal Service and the District of Columbia, Alice M. Rivlin, Director of Greater Washington Research at Brookings, asserted that the District of Columbia government should have greater autonomy over its own budget. Once the District government finalizes its budget spending out of its own source revenues, Dr. Rivlin states that it should not be altered or delayed by Congress.

MetroDCMonitor: Tracking Economic Recession and Recovery in the Greater Washington Region

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Greater Washington Research at Brookings partnered with the Brookings Metropolitan Policy Program to create the first MetroDCMonitor, a quarterly publication tracking indicators of economic recession and recovery in the Washington region and the nation’s 100 largest metropolitan areas. The report finds that the Washington area is weathering the recession comparatively well with a less volatile labor market than other metros and a healthy gross regional product. However, the housing market is weaker, and regional averages mask varying levels of economic distress throughout the area.

Language Needs and Abilities in the Nation's Capital

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

At a forum marking the five-year anniversary of the Language Access Act in the District of Columbia, Audrey Singer spoke about language needs and abilities in the nation's capital, including limited English proficient speakers and linguistically isolated households.

If the District of Columbia becomes a State: Fiscal Implications

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

In her testimony before the Council of the District of Columbia, Special Committee on Statehood and Self Determination, Alice Rivlin explores the fiscal implications of DC statehood.

Road-use Pricing: How Would You Like to Spend Less Time in Traffic?

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

In new analysis from the Greater Washington Research at Brookings, Alice Rivlin and Benjamin Orr review traffic congestion and transportation financing in the Washington, D.C. region and nationwide; suggesting that the national capital region should serve as an example of what sustainable transportation policy looks like.

Roundtable Discussion: Road-use Pricing

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 10:00:00 GMT

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June 25, 2009, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Severe congestion and underfunded public transportation systems in the Washington, D.C. region and nationwide call for a more sustainable way of pricing transportation. To help inform the policy debate on transportation financing and traffic management, Greater Washington Research at Brookings hosted a roundtable bringing together experts from the policy, planning, advocacy, and development community.

Washington D.C. Suburbs Join Together for NSP2: Combining Regional Scale and Local Flexibility

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Six suburban jurisdictions around Washington DC came together under the leadership of the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments to submit a joint NSP2 application that combines a region-scale loan fund with local-level flexibility in delivering homebuyer assistance and redeveloping select foreclosed properties for affordable rental housing.

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority Carefully Prioritizes Stimulus: Strategically Selecting ARRA Transit Projects

Sun, 21 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

To select the most high-impact, ready-to-go projects for stimulus funding, the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority conducted a new, agency-wide structured process that will also serve as the framework for future capital needs decisions.

Road-use Fees Could Solve Our Transit Woes

Fri, 01 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Alice Rivlin and Benjamin Orr urge the Washington region to implement an innovative road-use pricing program of charging by vehicle type, miles traveled, and traffic conditions. This will, in turn, lead the nation toward less congestion and a more sustainable method of financing transportation infrastructure.

Reasons to Love Washington (D.C.): We're Inventing the Future

Fri, 01 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Peter Singer explains why the Washington, D.C. area can be compared to a science fiction laboratory where the future of technology is created.

Increasing Employment, Skills and Earnings

Mon, 20 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Testifying before the Council of the District of Columbia, Martha Ross called for renewed attention to programs connecting young people to job training and the labor market, urging attention to program quality rather than just numbers served.

Secretary Arne Duncan and the D.C. Opportunity Scholarship Program

Thu, 09 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Following Congress's vote to eliminate funding for the the D.C. Opportunity Scholarship Program, many have criticized Secretary of Education Arne Duncan for not informing Congress of the program’s success. However, given the established procedures of the Institute of Education Sciences, it is extremely unlikely that Secretary Duncan would have known the results of the study until recently, writes Russ Whitehurst.

Prince William County Case Study: Immigrants, Politics, and Local Response in Suburban Washington

Wed, 25 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The failure of federal immigration reform in 2007 has reverberated in some fast-growing local areas, including in Virginia’s Prince William County—where community leaders and residents successfully organized to pressure county government to crack down on illegal immigration. Following these trends for a year, Audrey Singer, Jill Wilson and Brooke DeRenzis have completed a case study of the local, regional, and ultimately, national factors that led Prince William County to adopt new policies toward unauthorized immigrants.

Stimulus For a Truly Capital City

Sun, 01 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Alice M. Rivlin co-authored an op-ed with Walter Smith of DC Appleseed calling for a new federal partnership with the District of Columbia to transform the nation’s capital into a truly great capital city.

Demographic and Economic Trends in the National Capital Region and their Effects on Children, Youth and Families

Mon, 12 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Greater Washington Research at Brookings presented information on the demographic and economic trends of the Washington Rregion to Venture Philanthropy Partners, a regional philanthropic organization. The analysis focuses on the stresses and challenges facing a region that is generally prosperous but with some geographic areas and populations in economic distress.

Building the Best Capital City in the World

Thu, 18 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Brookings Greater Washington joined with DC Appleseed, Our Nation’s Capital, George Washington University and Arent Fox LLP in a study of what it would take to make the District of Columbia the “best capital in the world.” The Brookings authors review how the city’s special status as a federal district limits its fiscal resources, and discuss the District’s decade of balanced budgets and good management, along with its impressive efforts to rejuvenate the city’s infrastructure.

The Economic Outlook and Washington Area Nonprofits

Mon, 15 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Alice M. Rivlin spoke at Nonprofit 911, an event convened by eight regional organizations in the Washington area to address the nonprofit sector’s challenges in the current economic climate. She predicted a long and deep recession and urged nonprofit organizations in the region to work together in new and creative ways in order to meet increased demand in a time of declining resources.

Remaking the Suburbs in a Carbon-Constrained World: A Case Study of Maryland’s Purple Line

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 09:30:00 GMT

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December 03, 2008, 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM

On December 3, Brookings will host a discussion exploring the key questions of our national support for transit projects by examining the construction of the Purple Line, a proposed 16-mile rapid transit line in the Maryland suburbs. Panelists will discuss the federal evaluation process, the role of the state in funding and the challenges in securing support from local communities.

Quality Schools, Healthy Neighborhoods, and the Future of DC

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

New analysis by Greater Washington Research at Brookings, the Urban Institute and 21st Century School Fund argues that Washington, DC can become a more family-friendly city by linking its investments and policies in public schools, affordable housing and neighborhood revitalization together.

Why Washington Needs a Community College

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Writing in the Washington Post, Brookings’ Alice M. Rivlin and Walter Smith of DC Appleseed argue that a community college should be established in the District of Columbia.

Envisioning Opportunity: Three Options for a Community College in Washington, D.C.

Fri, 06 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Of the 50 largest cities in the United States, Washington, D.C. is the only one without a fully fledged community college. Washington needs a community college in order to provide all District residents with increased opportunities for employment and further education in an affordable and flexible manner, argue the authors of this report, who offer three options for creating a community college in the nation's capital.

Planning for Quality Schools: Meeting the Needs of District Families

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The District of Columbia is struggling to attract and retain families with children. Most newcomers are singles and childless couples. The total number of school-age children has declined slightly. Many of the city’s schools suffer from long-standing physical, management and academic problems. The availability of quality public schools, near affordable family-friendly housing, will help determine the city’s success.

Public Oversight Roundtable on Eliminating Poverty Among District Residents

Wed, 16 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

In testimony before the D.C. City Council Committee on Housing and Urban Affairs, Alice M. Rivlin presents recommendations for reducing poverty in the District. She gives examples of education and training programs that could be funded in the FY2009 budget and reviews longer-term workforce development strategies.

Population Dynamics in the District of Columbia since 2000

Mon, 14 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Evidence from a variety of sources indicates that there is renewed interest in living in the District of Columbia. Brooke DeRenzis reviews changes among D.C.’s population since 2000 and examines movement in and out of the city. She finds that the city has drawn newcomers from across the country. Many of those leaving the District are settling in the Washington region’s suburbs.

St. Elizabeths Hospital Campus

Thu, 08 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT

The federal government is planning to devote the entire 176-acre West Campus of the St. Elizabeths Hospital, a national historic landmark, to the exclusive use of the Department of Homeland Security’s headquarters.

Latin American Immigrants in the Washington, DC Metropolitan Area

Thu, 01 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT

With the backdrop of a simmering immigration debate across Metropolitan Washington, Audrey Singer profiled Latin American immigrants in the Washington region at the conference on “Latin American Immigrants: Civic and Political Participation in the Washington, DC-Metro Area,” at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars.

A Much More Urban America

Mon, 23 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Bruce Katz argues in the Washington Post that the national capital region is an avatar of the metropolitan trends reshaping the nation, trends which require a federal response if the nation is to grow in economically robust, sustainable, and inclusiv

A Pathway to the Middle Class: Migration and Demographic Change in Prince George's County

Sun, 01 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT

A dynamic county in a rapidly changing region, Prince George's County has experienced significant demographic transformation during the last 15 years. This paper examines how migration has contributed to the changing demographic landscape of Prince George's County.

Reducing Poverty in Washington, D.C. and Rebuilding the Middle Class From Within

Mon, 26 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT

In her presentation at the Brookings event on reducing poverty in Washington D.C., Martha Ross discusses how to help the city's low-income residents move into the middle class over the next few years.

Reducing Poverty in the District of Columbia: A Community Discussion

Mon, 26 Mar 2007 09:00:00 GMT

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March 26, 2007, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM

In recent years, the District of Columbia has enjoyed marked job growth, increases in city revenues and a development boom. Yet too many DC residents have been excluded from this prosperity. The Brookings Greater Washington Research Program released a new report introducing practical strategies for increasing the skills, earnings and employment of the District's low-income residents.

D.C. Housing Task Force Recommendations: One Year Later

Thu, 01 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT

The Brookings Greater Washington Research Program sent the D.C. Mayor and the City Council a report on the status of the implementation of the Housing Task Force recommendations.

Reducing Poverty in Washington, D.C. and Rebuilding the Middle Class from Within

Thu, 01 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT

This paper makes a set of focused recommendations to increase the skills, earnings, and employment of at least 10,500 low-income, less-skilled residents over the next seven years.

District of Columbia Public Education Reform Amendment Act of 2007

Tue, 13 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT

In her testimony before the Council of the District of Columbia, Committee of the Whole, Alice Rivlin presents her views on Mayor Fenty's proposed educational reform act.

Marriage and the African-American Community

Tue, 28 Nov 2006 09:00:00 GMT

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November 28, 2006, 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM

A Vision for a Healthier D.C .

Thu, 19 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT

In remarks at the 2006 Annual Meeting of the D.C. Primary Care Association, Alice M. Rivlin laid out a vision for a healthier District of Columbia.

Leaders Among Us: Developing a Community Health Worker Program in Washington, D.C.

Sun, 01 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Washington, D.C. needs a strategy to better connect low-income and uninsured residents with high-quality primary care medical services. This paper recommends the development of a citywide community health worker program.

Health Status and Access to Care Among Low-Income Washington, D.C. Residents

Sun, 01 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Low-income residents of Washington, D.C. consistently have worse health outcomes and less access to health care than more affluent residents. This paper, part of the D.C. Primary Care Association's Medical Homes D.C. initiative, is jointly authored b

Approval of the Proposed Update of Washington, D.C.'s Comprehensive Plan

Tue, 26 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Alice Rivlin joined a panel with Mayor Anthony Williams and Planning Director Ellen McCarthy before the DC City Council on September 26, 2006 and testified in support of the Mayor's proposed update of the city's Comprehensive Plan.

Area Immigrants: Census Survey

Tue, 15 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT

In this Washington Post chat, Audrey Singer discussed how Washington has joined the ranks of other major immigrant destinations such as Miami, Chicago, Houston and Dallas.

Retrospective on the Accomplishments of DC Mayor Williams' Two Terms and Challenges for the New Mayor and City Council Leaders

Tue, 18 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Testimony by Alice Rivlin before the Subcommittee on Oversight of Government Management, the Federal Workforce, and the District of Columbia.

Racial Division and Concentrated Poverty in U.S. Cities

Fri, 07 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT

In this presentation, Bruce Katz provides an overview of current patterns of racial and ethnic separation in the United States, using the Chicago, Washington DC, and New Orleans metros as case studies.

A Central Library to Be Proud Of (District of Columbia)

Mon, 19 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Letter to the Editor by Bruce Katz

Recommendations and Final Report of the DC Comprehensive Housing Strategy Task Force

Tue, 13 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Testimony by Alice M. Rivlin to the D.C. City Council's Committee on Economic Development.

Trends in Family Composition

Wed, 03 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Testimony of Ron Haskins House Committee on Appropriations (5/3/06)

Prince George's County: Setting the Context for the Future

Wed, 12 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMT

At a session of Leadership Prince George's, Amy Liu summarized the major demographic and economic trends affecting Prince George's County and outlined an integrated approach to build on the county's strengths and address its challenges.

Homes for an Inclusive City: A Comprehensive Housing Strategy for Washington, D. C.

Sat, 01 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Mayor Anthony A. Williams and the Council of the District of Columbia established the Comprehensive Housing Strategy Task Force to recommend public policies to meet the housing needs of both the current District residents as well as an additional 100

Addressing the Challenges of Growth in the Washington Region

Fri, 24 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT

At the Potomac Conference, a gathering of several hundred business, public and non-profit leaders from around the Washington, DC region, Alice Rivlin gave the opening plenary presentation by providing current and projected data on the metropolitan area. Researchers from George Washington University, George Mason University, the University of Maryland, and the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments contributed to the presentation. Dr. Rivlin ended her talk by challenging the attendees to consider several major challenges and opportunities facing the region.

Helping D.C.'s Lower Ninth Wards

Thu, 10 Nov 2005 00:00:00 GMT

In a vibrant city like Washington, concentrated poverty is inexcusable.

A New Federal Contribution to the District of Columbia? The Need, Likely Impact, and Some Options

Tue, 01 Nov 2005 00:00:00 GMT

The District of Columbia confronts a significant structural imbalance in its fiscal capacity, due largely to its status as a city without a state and from revenue limitations caused by the federal presence.

An Overview of the Washington DC Region

Mon, 24 Oct 2005 00:00:00 GMT

This presentation by Martha Ross at a meeting of the Washington Regional Network for Liveable Communities describes the demographic and employment characteristics of the Washington metropolitan region.

The Challenges of Plenty in Washington, D.C.

Sun, 14 Aug 2005 00:00:00 GMT

Article by Alice M. Rivlin, The Washington Post, 08/14/2005

Keeping Metro on Track: The Federal Government's Role in Balancing Investment with Accountability at Washington's Transit Agency

Thu, 28 Jul 2005 00:00:00 GMT

Testimony by Robert Puentes before the House Committee on Government Reform.

Making HOT Lanes Sizzle

Mon, 04 Jul 2005 00:00:00 GMT

Opinion by Kenneth A. Small and Clifford Winston, The Washington Examiner (7/4/05)

President Bush's Proposed 2006 Budget

Tue, 08 Feb 2005 00:00:00 GMT

Chat transcript with William G. Gale, washingtonpost.com (2/8/05)

Improving Access to Health Care for Low-Income District Residents

Fri, 28 Jan 2005 00:00:00 GMT

This presentation by Martha Ross, in conjunction with Nicole Lurie of RAND and Allison Coleman of Capital Link, assesses the health status of low-income District residents and the system of community health centers serving them.

Why I'm No Fan of the Stadium Financing Plan

Sun, 07 Nov 2004 00:00:00 GMT

Opinion by Henry J. Aaron, The Washington Post (11/7/04)

Is Washington D.C. Ripe for Smart Growth?

Mon, 25 Oct 2004 00:00:00 GMT

This powerpoint by Bruce Katz presented at a forum at the National Building Museum illustrates the growth and development trends affecting the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area.

National Dilemmas in Health Care

Thu, 07 Oct 2004 07:30:00 GMT

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October 07, 2004, 7:30 AM to 4:45 PM

Access to Social Services: The Changing Urban Geography of Poverty and Service Provision

Sun, 01 Aug 2004 00:00:00 GMT

This paper analyzes the shifting geography of concentrated poverty and its impact on the proximity of social services.

Capital Program Coordination (District of Columbia)

Sun, 01 Aug 2004 00:00:00 GMT

This report sets forth for the city recommendations on how to move from an annual capital budget with no serious long term planning to a ten-year capital program with capital budgets that implement the plan.

Thin the Soup or Shorten the Line: Washington-Area Nonprofits Adapt to Uncertain Times

Sun, 01 Aug 2004 00:00:00 GMT

An analysis using survey results, tax documents, interviews, and local government budget data finds that human services nonprofits have coped with fiscal stress in a variety of ways, many of which could erode the quality and quantity of services.

Program Coordination and Master Facilities Planning Best Practices Project (District of Columbia)

Sun, 01 Aug 2004 00:00:00 GMT

This report describes a variety of approaches that have been developed in other cities which have resulted in multi-year, inter-agency coordinated program planning around capital investments with considerable community interaction and support.

DC Language Access Act

Mon, 21 Jun 2004 00:00:00 GMT

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June 21, 2004 at 12:00 AM

Deficits by Design Plague Metro

Mon, 21 Jun 2004 00:00:00 GMT

Robert Puentes calls on the region to strengthen the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority's unusually frail financing structure.

Washington's Metro: Deficits by Design

Thu, 03 Jun 2004 00:00:00 GMT

This presentation by Robert Puentes examines the unusual financial structure of the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) and argues that the agency's serious budgetary challenges owe in large part to its problematic revenue base.

Polyglot Washington: Language Needs and Abilities in the Nation's Capital

Tue, 01 Jun 2004 00:00:00 GMT

Metro Washington's ?limited English proficient? (LEP) population increased by nearly 80 percent in the 1990s, according to a new paper by Audrey Singer and Jill H. Wilson.

Washington's Metro: Deficits by Design

Tue, 01 Jun 2004 00:00:00 GMT

The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority's extraordinary lack of dedicated finding sources makes the agency vulnerable to recurrent financial crises, according to a new brief by Robert Puentes.

A Fair Plan for D.C.'s Deficit

Wed, 05 May 2004 00:00:00 GMT

Opinion by Alice M. Rivlin and Walter Smith, Washington Post (5/5/04)

Living Together: A New Look at Racial and Ethnic Integration in Metropolitan Neighborhoods

Thu, 01 Apr 2004 00:00:00 GMT

This release from the Living Cities Census Series reveals that a striking new level of racial and ethnic mixing occurred in the nation's major metropolitan areas during the 1990s.

Thin the Soup or Shorten the Line: Choices Facing Washington Area Nonprofits

Tue, 30 Mar 2004 09:00:00 GMT

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March 30, 2004, 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM

Improving Transportation Decision Making in Low Income and Minority Communities

Thu, 11 Mar 2004 00:00:00 GMT

This testimony by Robert Puentes, given at a Congressional Black Caucus hearing on reauthorization of the federal transportation law, TEA-21, argues that current funding programs do not benefit all populations equally.

Valuing America's First Suburbs: A Regional Policy Agenda

Mon, 08 Mar 2004 00:00:00 GMT

This presentation to the National League of Cities First Tier Suburbs Council presents options for how older, inner ring suburbs can build coalitions with center cities, rural areas and other suburbs to address issues of mutual concern.

A Metropolitan Vision for Transportation: Greater Devolution and Enhanced Accountability

Sat, 06 Mar 2004 00:00:00 GMT

Presentation to the National League of Cities

The Role of Transit in Sustaining an Economically Competitive Region

Mon, 09 Feb 2004 00:00:00 GMT

Robert Puentes testifies on transit funding in the Washington region

Prescription Drug Bill: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

Thu, 15 Jan 2004 00:00:00 GMT

Article by Henry J. Aaron (1/15/04)

Documenting Neighborhood Conditions in Washington, DC

Thu, 01 Jan 2004 00:00:00 GMT

A chapter by Brookings senior research analyst Martha Ross examines neighborhood economies in DC Agenda's 2004 Issue Scan.

African Immigrants in Metropolitan Washington: A Demographic Overview

Tue, 18 Nov 2003 00:00:00 GMT

This presentation by Jill Wilson, given at the African Immigrants and Refugees Foundation conference, describes the size, origin, and distribution of the foreign-born population from Africa living in the United States, with a particular focus on the

Washington, D.C. in Focus: A Profile from Census 2000

Sat, 01 Nov 2003 00:00:00 GMT

Washington, D.C. in Focus: This Living Cities databook compiles key city information from Census 2000 in a "one-stop" guide for local leaders.

Strengthening the Core of the Washington Region

Thu, 23 Oct 2003 00:00:00 GMT

Speech by Alice M. Rivlin given to the D.C. Marketing Center at the Washington Convention Center on October 23, 2003

Federal Spending, Especially on Security, Kept Washington Economy Growing in 2002

Wed, 01 Oct 2003 00:00:00 GMT

This report by Stephen Fuller analyzes the substantial increase of federal spending in the Washington area during 2002 and how this boost cushioned the area's economy during a national recession.

100,000 More DC Residents--Who Benefits?

Tue, 30 Sep 2003 00:00:00 GMT

Speech by Alice Rivlin given to the Washington Regional Network on September 30, 2003

Redeveloping the St. Elizabeths Hospital Campus: Opportunity and Complexity on a Hill

Mon, 01 Sep 2003 00:00:00 GMT

David F. Garrison argues that the Washington, D.C. region needs to mount a concerted and sustained effort to realize the redevelopment potential of the 356-acre St. Elizabeths Hospital complex in the city's southeast quadrant.

Improving Health Outcomes in D.C.

Mon, 14 Jul 2003 00:00:00 GMT

A letter to the editor of the Washington Post discusses the District's program to provide health care to low-income and uninsured residents.

Washington: Number One In College Degrees

Tue, 01 Jul 2003 00:00:00 GMT

This survey analyzes Census data from 1980-2000 and finds that the Washington region has one of the most highly educated populations in the country--42 percent of the adult population has at least a bachelor's degree, and 19 percent have graduate deg

Immigrant Trends in Metropolitan Washington

Thu, 12 Jun 2003 00:00:00 GMT

This presentation by Audrey Singer at the Brookings Institution presents findings from a new report that examines immigrant trends in metropolitan Washington. The analysis of the growth and location of the foreign born in the Washington region uses C

Immigrant Growth and Change in Metropolitan Washington, D.C.

Thu, 12 Jun 2003 10:00:00 GMT

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June 12, 2003, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

At Home in the Nation's Capital: Immigrant Trends in Metropolitan Washington

Sun, 01 Jun 2003 00:00:00 GMT

An analysis of the growth and location of the foreign born in metropolitan Washington region reveals that almost half of the area's 832,016 immigrants arrived in the 1990s, presenting an array of challenges region-wide.

The Tax Cut

Wed, 28 May 2003 00:00:00 GMT

Online Chat Transcript with William G. Gale, Washington Post (5/28/03)

Neighborhood 10: Ten Strategies for a Stronger Washington

Thu, 17 Apr 2003 00:00:00 GMT

District of Columbia Mayor Anthony Williams presented this PowerPoint at the release of ""Revitalizing Washington's Neighborhoods: A Vision Takes Shape"" - a discussion paper published by the Brookings Greater Washington Research Program. The presentat

Revitalizing Washington D.C.'s Neighborhoods: A Vision Takes Shape

Tue, 01 Apr 2003 00:00:00 GMT

This discussion paper proposes that the District of Columbia target its development resources on key neighborhoods, and foster a broad-based dialogue to ensure all the city's groups share in the benefits.

Green Card, Green Light for Voting

Sun, 10 Nov 2002 00:00:00 GMT

Green Card, Green Light for Voting

A Sound Fiscal Footing for the Nation's Capital: A Federal Responsibility

Tue, 01 Oct 2002 00:00:00 GMT

This report presents the responsibility of the federal government towards Washington, D.C. Federal Responsibility

Calling 211: Enhancing the Washington Region's Safety Net After 9/11

Sun, 01 Sep 2002 00:00:00 GMT

This paper reports on the difficulties experience by hotel workers after 9/11, and highlights the need for a more seamless and accessible social-services system.

Making the Anti-Terrorism Pact Work

Tue, 13 Aug 2002 00:00:00 GMT

Opinion by Catharin Dalpino, Fellow, the Brookings Institution, in The Straits Times, August 13, 2002

Federal Spending Saves Region from Recession

Sat, 01 Jun 2002 00:00:00 GMT

The Washington and Houston metropolitan areas were the only two of the ten largest metropolitan areas that had a net average annual job growth in 2001.

District Budget Woes Recur

Sat, 01 Jun 2002 00:00:00 GMT

This report analyzes the current situation of the D.C. budget.

Local Police Should Not Do a Federal Job

Wed, 08 May 2002 00:00:00 GMT

Opinion by James Lindsay, Senior Fellow, and Audrey Singer, Visiting Fellow, in The New York Times, May 8, 2002

Welfare Rolls No Longer in Rapid Decline

Wed, 01 May 2002 00:00:00 GMT

This paper looks at the change in the number of welfare participants in the past years.

Financing Suburban Enrollment Increases

Mon, 01 Apr 2002 00:00:00 GMT

This report analyzes the varying enrollment changes of the major school systems in Northern Virginia and Suburban Maryland between 1995 and 2001