The name Raj Chetty isn’t yet a household name, except among a limited number of economists and a growing set of urban policy makers. For the last few years, he has been leading the Economic Opportunity Project at Harvard University…
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This blog presents opinions, meditations, musings and possibly, exhortations on the general state of urban policy and development, on both the national and local levels, but particularly focused on Washington, DC and its metropolitan area. Our intention is to share emerging trends, useful information and helpful models. We want to highlight successful projects and leaders with the hope of enriching community conversations about working to make DC an even more vibrant, economically vital and equitable place for all our citizens.
Economic growth, social inclusion and community preservation are closely interconnected in DC, as they are generally across the country. It is a set of relationships that require careful attention and continuous nurturing and adjusting.
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