Concentrated poverty is a significant problem in Chicago.
Over 280,000 local residents live in neighborhoods with high rates of poverty. Research shows that children who grow up in areas like these tend to earn less income during adulthood and are incarcerated more often. Families in these neighborhoods experience poorer health and reduced upward mobility.
How can leaders working in philanthropy, government, and community development revitalize these places? The first step is to use high-quality data to understand Chicago.
High-quality data and advanced analytical tools can reveal patterns like these that support neighborhood revitalization in Chicago. They can identify opportunities, such as options to prevent displacement, increase affordable housing, and build on existing momentum within local communities.
To guide the discussion that ends the webinar, please reflect on the following questions:
- What 2-3 questions do you most want answered for Chicago?
- What upcoming decisions could analyses like this assist you with?
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