Martha Ross spoke to the Advisory Board of the Community Foundation for Prince George’s County, describing research on the suburbanization of poverty both nationally and in the Washington region.
Despite perceptions that economic distress is primarily a central city phenomenon, suburbs are home to increasing numbers of low-income families. She highlighted the need to strengthen the social service infrastructure in suburban areas.
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Commentary
Challenges Associated with the Suburbanization of Poverty: Presentation to the Community Foundation for Prince George’s County
December 8, 2010