A new U.S. citizen waves a U.S. national flag in front of a display of flags of the more than 40 nations represented by the more than 90 immigrants becoming U.S. citizens during a naturalization ceremony (REUTERS/Brian Snyder).

Book Chapter

Metropolitan Washington: A New Immigrant Gateway

April 2, 2013, Audrey Singer

In an introductory chapter to Hispanic Migration and Urban Development: Studies from Washington, DC, Audrey Singer describes the ascent of metropolitan Washington from an area with low levels of immigration to a major U.S. destination.

  • In the News

    [Washington, DC's reliance on goverment is] a relatively less dangerous addiction than others. Diversification can never be sold until it’s too late. Complexity breeds resilience. It’s true in natural systems, and it’s true in economics.

    March 7, 2013, Mark Muro, Washington Post
  • In the News

    I think this is probably the nation's wealthiest region overall, and that wealth supports an array of public and private services that are in many ways a lot better than what poorer parts of the country can enjoy. But it also means it's an unequal region. We have a lot of landscapers and a lot of child care workers, people whose livelihood depend on the people on the high end.

    December 12, 2012, Alan Berube, The Washington Examiner
  • In the News

    A big sliver of American society that generally does well tends to cluster in Washington. When people make the argument that $250,000 is middle income, that’s way higher than most of the country regards as middle income. But here in Washington, your next-door neighbor has that kind of income.

    September 20, 2012, William H. Frey, Washington Post
  • In the News

    I suggest people move to a market principle that forces us to make decisions like, ‘Gee, do we really need a second car in our household'?

    July 5, 2012, Christopher B. Leinberger, Washington Post
  • Interview | NPR

    Is There a Fix for Washington's Paralysis?

    March 4, 2010, Jonathan Rauch

  • Interview | The Washington Post

    Area Immigrants: Census Survey

    August 15, 2006, Audrey Singer

  • Interview | washingtonpost.com

    President Bush's Proposed 2006 Budget

    February 8, 2005, William G. Gale