Did the COVID-19 Pandemic Cause an Urban Exodus? Data Updates for Tables and Figures

As a followup to our District Data Brief on the pandemic's effect on urban migration, select tables and figures have been updated with more recent data. Read More  

Missed Connections in Cleveland: The Disconnect Between Job Access and Employment

Generally, a high job-access rate has a positive impact on employment; that is, in areas where jobs are easier to reach, employment rates are usually higher. But this isn’t true for the Cleveland metro area. In fact, we see the reverse: Neighborhoods with high rates of job access tend to have low employment rates, and neighborhoods with low rates of job access tend to have high employment rates. Read More  

Shared Equity Affordable Homes Unlock Racial Equity for All

Home prices are rising, pricing out many potential homebuyers. This alternative homeownership model keeps homes affordable for lower-income buyers and increasingly for buyers of color. Read More  

Looking for Opportunities to Advance? The Occupational Mobility Explorer Can Help

Both jobseekers and workforce development professionals can use this interactive tool to turn job skills into higher-paying positions. How will you use it? Read More  

Closing the Racial Wealth Gap One Homeowner and Good Job at a Time: Toledo Taps Existing Resources to Increase Equity

Think you don’t have the resources to increase equity and inclusion? Maybe you already have what you need. Toledo’s approach makes use of financial resources and partnerships already in place. Read More