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People and Households
We study and report on demographic trends in the district, the financial health of residents, and topics that affect the economic well-being of households and communities.
Recent Articles
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Proposed Solutions for Breaking the Cycle of Poverty
How can we minimize the barriers that trap people in the cycle of poverty? The answer, at least in part, is a combination of providing access to resources and transportation. Read More
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Looking beyond Data to Understand Economic Mobility
When living on the “wrong” side of a road can make a world of a difference, the proactive and hyper-local work of community development practitioners is essential for sparking change. Read More
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Homestead Program Is a Land Contract Success Story
Land contracts, when appropriately administered, allow low-income individuals who might not qualify for conventional bank-financed mortgages a chance to become homeowners. Read More
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Operationalizing Inclusion: Tools for Smaller Cities
Smaller cities face some of the same challenges that larger cities do. Here are three tools some smaller cities are employing to promote economic inclusion among their residents. Read More
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Cleveland—Slow Growth and Falling Unemployment
Cleveland’s economy continues to improve, with slow employment growth and a steady drop in the unemployment rate. Read More