Metropolitan Policy Program

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Our mission is to deliver research and solutions that help metropolitan leaders build an advanced economy that works for all.

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Essay

The emerging solidarity economy: A primer on community ownership of real estate

Tracy Hadden Loh and Hanna Love

Monday, July 19, 2021

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Infrastructure

What regional leaders want from Biden’s infrastructure bill

Adie Tomer, Joseph W. Kane, and Caroline George

Thursday, July 8, 2021

Little Rock, Ark.

The Avenue

The American Rescue Plan can be a lifeline for business districts

Kelly Humrichouser and Patrice Frey

Monday, July 12, 2021

Main Street businesses

Essay

From relief to recovery: Using federal funds to spur a small business rebound

Joseph Parilla and Sifan Liu

Wednesday, July 7, 2021

Blog Posts

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The Avenue

How to include microbusinesses in economic growth strategies

Pamela D. Lewis

Wednesday, July 14, 2021

Rendering of the Broadway Corridor Development; Credit: ZGF Architects

The Avenue

How a diverse coalition in Portland, Ore. is centering racial equity in a large-scale development project

Monday, July 12, 2021

Britni Mann speaks with a potential employer during a job fair at Hembree Park in Roswell, Georgia, U.S. May 13, 2021. REUTERS/Chris Aluka Berry

The Avenue

Despite June’s positive jobs numbers, Black workers continue to face high unemployment

Kristen Broady and Carl Romer

Friday, July 2, 2021

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Research

Mobile Alabama

Income Inequality & Social Mobility

Why local leaders in Mobile, Alabama must address racial equity in the manufacturing sector

Andre M. Perry, Carl Romer, and Anthony Barr

Friday, July 16, 2021

Small businesses

Essay

From relief to recovery: Using federal funds to spur a small business rebound | Conclusion

Joseph Parilla and Sifan Liu

Wednesday, July 7, 2021

Open business

Essay

From relief to recovery: Using federal funds to spur a small business rebound | Stage 2: Recovery

Joseph Parilla and Sifan Liu

Wednesday, July 7, 2021

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Experts

Amy Liu

Vice President and Director - Metropolitan Policy Program

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Mark Muro

Senior Fellow and Policy Director - Metropolitan Policy Program

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Alan Berube

Senior Fellow and Deputy Director - Metropolitan Policy Program

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Multimedia

Linda Dennis (L) sits with her 11-year-old family member Sharee Nelo (R) inside the L.A. Sports Area in Los Angeles, California, December 20, 2009. Thousands of bicycles and toys were given away to families in need during The Dream Center Christmas in the City event. Dennis and her family waited in line outside for over 16 hours, including sleeping overnight, to ensure they were one of the families to receive the and gifts. REUTERS/Danny Moloshok (UNITED STATES - Tags: SOCIETY)

Podcast Episode

The race gap in multigenerational poverty; Census 2020 findings

William H. Frey, Richard V. Reeves, Scott Winship, and Fred Dews

Friday, June 11, 2021

A low view of a construction site.

Infrastructure

A new vision for American infrastructure

Adie Tomer and David Dollar

Monday, May 10, 2021

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Podcast Episode

Betting on the future with infrastructure

Adie Tomer and Fred Dews

Friday, April 16, 2021

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External Articles

Students

External Article

Refuting the worst excuses against student debt cancellation

Andre M. Perry and Carl Romer

Thursday, June 24, 2021

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External Article

A year after George Floyd’s murder, corporate promises haven’t made Minneapolis more equal.

Tawanna Black and Amy Liu

Quartz Friday, May 28, 2021

External Article

The economy that allows you to get your job done is broken

Molly Kinder and Martha Ross

New York Times Tuesday, April 13, 2021

More on Metropolitan Policy Program

Improving labor and education data systems after the COVID-19 unemployment crisis

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM EDT

Partnership for Sustainable Communities: Unfinished business

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM EDT

Small business employees

Essay

From relief to recovery: Using federal funds to spur a small business rebound | Stage 1: Relief

Joseph Parilla and Sifan Liu

Wednesday, July 7, 2021