Research Notes
Reconnecting Youth in America’s Cities
A new report examines the relationship between place and race, and disconnected youth in the United States.
Tag: Housing
Nonprofit Management
The Charity Trap
Why a recent exposé on Red Cross failures in Haiti highlights unrealistic expectations for social sector organizations.
Cities
An Absorbing Problem
To help low-income residents, urban communities need to build up their capacity for using investment capital effectively.
Government
Finding a Niche
In Colombia, the Center for Social Innovation is exploring how much government can do to facilitate social change.
Economic Development
All in One Place
Single Stop USA provides low-income Americans with a convenient gateway to a wider range of services and benefits.
Urban Development
A Working Model for Slum Rehabilitation
How innovative regulation is enabling private capital to deliver social impact and realize attractive returns in Mumbai.
Health
Built WELL
Taking a lead from LEED certification, a new standard aims to promote healthy construction of homes, offices, and other structures.
Nonprofits
The Surprising Truth Behind Beneficiary Feedback
New research suggests that the feedback of nonprofit clients is less biased than many think.
Urban Development
Pop-Up Housing
In London, the YMCA is combining prefab construction with stylish design to create a new kind of affordable home.