Housing Initiatives
Evaluating Impact of Choice Neighborhood Initiative
Research Agenda
This explores (1) how USI’s services are developed and measured, (2) how USI’s services are implemented in a variety of contexts, and (3) what the impact of USI’s services are on families’ economic mobility, education, and health outcomes.
Evaluating the impact of Ascend STL on family mobility
Research Agenda
The Mobility Connection Evaluation is a survey of households with Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8) who moved to higher-opportunity neighborhoods in St. Louis with assistance from Ascend, STL.
Research Response to COVID-19
Socioeconomic Impact of COVID-19 Survey
COVID-19 has dramatically shifted the world, and applying lessons learned during the pandemic will be critical as we not only rebuild our economy, but make it more equitable, too.