Access to Opportunity
The Access to Opportunity Project seeks to demonstrate how purposeful, coordinated actions and policies undertaken by the public, non-profit, and private sectors can influence access to amenities that provide opportunities for poor families.
About Access to Opportunity
Our project is currently focused on the metropolitan areas encompassing
Seattle, Washington; Portland, Oregon; and San Diego, California. These
cities were selected for a variety of reasons. First, they represent
regions that have purposefully delved into social and economic equity in
accordance with their various strengths and cultural histories.
Framework
The choice of those projects was driven by a conceptual policy framework that evolved as we conducted our initial site visits in San Diego, Portland and Seattle.
Partners
The inclusion of our research partners from nationally recognized and locally respected universities and faculty is an important aspect of the Access to Opportunity Project. We are very excited to have found talented faculty partners and believe they are extraordinary assets to this work based on their knowledge of the local history of economic and social equity issues as well as the current environment surrounding low-income families. Our hope is that their participation in the Project will strengthen ties to their local communities and reinforce an enduring connection that results in collaboration on other local policy challenges.
Research
Our faculty partners have agreed to publish about their research as we move through the research phase. Get to know our partners, the projects, and the communities.
Final Report
What are effective policies and strategies that promote access to high-opportunity amenities for low-income families?